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The first-instance verdict has been announced in four major cases involving former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je. Ko received a 13 year prison sentence for bribery and granting improper benefits related to the Core Pacific City real estate development case. In addition, he received 2 years for misappropriation of political donations for personal use and another 3 and a half years for issues related to political fundraising. And that’s not all; he was also sentenced to an extra 2 and a half years in prison for embezzling more than NT$8 million from a foundation. The combined sentence totals 17 years behind bars, with deprivation of civil rights for 6 years.

After hearing the verdict, Ko walked out of the Taipei District Court with heavy steps. He appeared to have mixed emotions but still showed a smile as he descended the stairs. Before leaving, he waved to supporters and even clenched his fist as a sign to not lose courage, since the case can still be appealed.

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