Ex-lawmaker indicted for insulting LaiStaff writer, with CNAFormer Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) legislator Lin Kuo-chen (林國成) could face prison time after being indicted yesterday for insulting President William Lai (賴清德). Photo: Taipei TimesProsecutors said Lin publicly attempted to humiliate Lai through insults delivered in person and during a livestream, demeaning Lai’s personal and social standing. Under Article 309 of the Criminal Code, the penalty for publicly insulting someone is short-term imprisonment or a fine of less than NT$9,000. Prosecutors recommended a heavier penalty, citing what they described as Lin’s lack of remorse and his subsequent denial of wrongdoing. Lin apologized for his comments the day following the rally, posting on social media that they were due to an “emotional lapse.”

Source: Taipei Times February 13, 2026 03:45 UTC