Taipei Times
Date: May 16, 2018
By: Stacy Hsu / Staff reporter
Former president Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) yesterday vowed to appeal a decision by the
Former president Ma Ying-jeou yesterday talks to reporters at a cultural event in Taipei. Photo: Huang Yao-cheng, Taipei Times
Taiwan High Court to convict him of leaking classified information, saying that he aims to not only defend his rights, but also to seek clarification on the boundaries of the presidential mandate.
“As [yesterday’s] ruling reached a different conclusion than the three previous verdicts, we need to clarify this issue,” Ma said in response to reporters’ questions on the sidelines of a public event in Taipei.
The case is essentially litigating constitutional matters, Ma said, adding that he has to fight not only for his own rights, but also to ensure that the mandate of the nation’s presidents will not be restricted.
“I will definitely appeal the ruling,” Ma said while surrounded by scores of supporters, some of whom waved Republic of China flags and held cardboard posters that read: “Oppose political persecution.” [FULL STORY]
