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Data compiled by United Daily News from the Judicial Yuan shows that between 2021 and 2025, most cases referred by police under SOMA were dismissed. Court rulings indicate that judges believe the public generally has the ability to judge information credibility and that political speech should be addressed through government fact-checking, not punishment.

Man went to a familiar betel nut stand, asking to put NT$100 worth of betel nuts on credit. When the vendor refused, the dispute escalated when the drunken would-be chewer brandished a kitchen knife.

Organizers of the march urged the government to consider public sentiment and prioritize justice for victims when reviewing death penalty policies.

Coast Guard officers boarded the vessels with a K-9 unit and discovered hidden compartments filled with undeclared cigarettes, including both traditional and heated tobacco products.

In total, 11 suspects were detained, and police seized seven environmental-service trucks (環保車), one heavy truck, and one passenger car linked to the dumping operation.

Statistics show older drivers are involved in significant numbers of accidents, especially with pedestrians/scooters. For example, drivers 70+ had higher incidents of “pedestrian or passenger error” attributed to them per 100,000 population (47 for 70+ vs. 11 for 18-29) in one breakdown.