Driver Who Ran over Victim and Taunted Police Released on $5,000 Bail, Angering Victim's Family
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2010/05/14 01:00
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Update Date: 2010/05/14 07:01
The Peng suspect who drove a car and killed a woman, along with his Zhang friend who shouted provocatively, were both released on bail of NT$50,000 as ordered by the prosecutor, sparking public outrage. People angrily condemned the suspects for having no conscience after hitting and running over the victim's body. The victim’s family was also dissatisfied that the suspects could walk free with just NT$50,000, especially the victim’s live-in boyfriend. The thought of his beloved’s severed leg being run over twice by the suspect’s car brought him such heart-wrenching pain that he shed tears.
Barely holding back his tears, Mr. Cai still cannot believe that his girlfriend of 30 years has passed away. He said although they were not married, their relationship was stronger than that of many couples. Their small apartment is filled with memories of her. He recalled that his girlfriend was always beautiful and well-dressed, a stunning beauty in her youth. Yet after her death, not only was her body left incomplete, but her severed leg was run over twice by the suspect.
Mr. Cai was unhappy that the prosecutor allowed the two suspects to go free on NT$50,000 bail. However, the prosecutor explained that the suspects were not detained because their offenses did not meet the threshold for detention. The prosecutor stated that as long as the investigation and trial proceed, the suspects could face heavier sentencing upon indictment.
The public also widely considered the NT$50,000 bail to be unreasonable, with even unrelated bystanders finding it unacceptable. In this hit-and-run case, the two young suspects not only hit the victim and ran over her body but also shouted at the police. Their outrageous behavior leaves no choice but to rely on the judge to deliver justice for the family and society.
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