Prosecutor Chang Hsi-huai (
Chang made the remarks after the hearing.
He told reporters that in a document requesting permission for Wu's absence from yesterday's hearing, it mentioned that Wu "has an inclination to being depressed" and that "her spirit is not in good shape."
When asked about the comments, Wu's attorney Wellington Koo (
Wu was absent from yesterday's session because of continuing poor health, the Taipei District Court said.
Wu has not returned to court since fainting from low blood pressure during its opening session on Dec. 15.
Wu remained in a hospital until Dec. 30, missing subsequent hearings on Dec. 22 and Dec. 29.
She also missed last week's session after doctors said her blood pressure was still unstable.
Meanwhile, Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Gao Jyh-peng (
"She is always under tremendous pressure," Gao said.
Gao asked the public to show their compassion to the first lady.
"She has been facing the accusations and pressure all alone. It would be difficult for an ordinary person already, needless to say the first lady who has been so sick," he added.
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) caucus whip Tsai Chin-lung (
The presidential officials will not testify because the case involves diplomatic and national security secrets, the Presidential Office said in a statement.
"Wu is sick? Tell you what, she'd be out and about pretty fast if you gave her coupons for Sogo," Tsai said at a press conference yesterday, referring to her alleged involvement in the Sogo voucher scandal.
Additional reporting by Rich Chang
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