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Taiwan's President Grants Pardon to Compassionate Caregiver

2/16/2026

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Taiwan's President William Lai granted a special pardon to Lin Liu Lung-tzu.
Lai reviewed the case and acknowledged the conviction, citing extreme health deterioration after contracting COVID-19.
Lin Liu Lung-tzu cared for her son for over 50 years and suffocated him in May 2023.
The Taipei District Court sentenced her to two years and six months.
Public sympathy and lawmakers' recommendations led to Taiwan's ninth special presidential pardon.

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Taiwan's President William Lai granted a special pardon to Lin Liu Lung-tzu.
Lai reviewed the case and acknowledged the conviction, citing extreme health deterioration after contracting COVID-19.
Lin Liu Lung-tzu cared for her son for over 50 years and suffocated him in May 2023.
The Taipei District Court sentenced her to two years and six months.
Public sympathy and lawmakers' recommendations led to Taiwan's ninth special presidential pardon.