Just now, Zhao Shaokang was sentenced to 55 days of detention
Senior media figure Zhao Shaokang in Taiwan was prosecuted for publicly showing his ballot during the recall vote on July 26 last year, allowing media to take photos, which is suspected of violating the "Act on Election and Recall of Public Officials." The prosecution requested a heavier sentence. After the trial by the Taipei District Court, the court announced today (20th) that he was sentenced to 55 days of detention, with a two-year probation if converted to a fine, and the payment of 50,000 NT dollars to the treasury within six months after the judgment becomes final. An appeal is possible.
According to the information, during the court session on December 31 last year, Zhao Shaokang admitted to the violation of the "Election and Recall Act" regarding showing the ballot in court, and assured the judge and prosecutors that he would not reoffend. He believed that he did not show a bad attitude after the crime and requested a lighter sentence, converting it into a fine.
The indictment pointed out that Zhao Shaokang, at around 9 o'clock on July 26, 2025, after voting at the Daan High School polling station, was reminded by election staff to fold the ballot. However, he still held the recall ballot flat in front of his chest, with the voting field facing outward from his body, allowing numerous media journalists to take photos, before finally lowering the ballot from his chest.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854800071276544/
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