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Prosecutors Seek 30 Years for Taipei Teacher Accused of Child Abuse

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A teacher is accused of sexually assaulting at least 38 children over a 16-year period and filming some of the alleged abuse. He's been fired, permanently barred from teaching and fined more than US$400,000. Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year prison sentence. The case has intensified public concern about child protection and school safety in Taiwan. Child abuse prevention and student safety have since become major issues in Taipei’s November mayoral election.

Teacher Sexual Assault Case

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Prosecutors in Taipei have charged an elementary school teacher for sexually assaulting at least 38 children.

The teacher, surnamed Chou, allegedly carried out the attacks over the past 16 years and filmed some of them. He has been fired, barred from teaching, and fined more than 400,000 US dollars. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 30 years in prison. Child abuse and safety issues have become key talking points in Taipei’s November mayoral election.

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Teacher Sex Abuse Case

REPORTER:  
Prosecutors in Taipei have indicted an elementary school teacher on charges of sexually assaulting minors.

The teacher, surnamed Chou, is accused of sexually assaulting and filming at least 38 children over the past 16 years. He has been fired, barred from teaching and fined more than 400,000 US dollars and prosecutors are seeking 30 years in prison. Combating child abuse has become a major issue in Taipei’s November mayoral election, following several high-profile cases in the city.