Fri, Nov 17, 2000 - Page 1 News List

Hsichih Trio speak of torture by police

ALLEGED COERCION The three men found guilty of murdering a Taipei County couple nine years ago said their confessions were made while under duress

By Irene Lin  /  STAFF REPORTER

Prosecution and attorneys for the victims challenged the court over the legal basis for allowing the live broadcast of the trial, arguing that the broadcast of the trial which involves sexual assault should not have been made public.

Meanwhile, the judge decided that it was allowable to open the court to the public. The proceedings lasted from 9:30am to 9:10pm and will resume next Thursday.

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