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KMT Urges Pardon for Mother Convicted of Killing Son

11/18/2025

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The Kuomintang caucus urged President William Lai to grant a special pardon to 80-year-old woman sentenced to two and a half years for killing her disabled son, calling the move a constitutional remedy.
The case is under appeal in the Taiwan High Court.
KMT Secretary-General Lo Chih-chiang criticized Lai for not intervening.
KMT Legislator Chen Ching-hui urged the Ministry of Health and Welfare to improve long-term caregiving policies.

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The Kuomintang caucus urged President William Lai to grant a special pardon to 80-year-old woman sentenced to two and a half years for killing her disabled son, calling the move a constitutional remedy.
The case is under appeal in the Taiwan High Court.
KMT Secretary-General Lo Chih-chiang criticized Lai for not intervening.
KMT Legislator Chen Ching-hui urged the Ministry of Health and Welfare to improve long-term caregiving policies.