Lawyers for Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je say he has urgent kidney problems and needs to get a medical release from detention on corruption charges. But the prison holding Ko says his condition isn't that bad and will get whatever care he needs behind bars.
Category
🗞
NewsTranscript
00:00Lawyers say Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wenzhe is showing signs of kidney failure and should be let out of detention for treatment
00:08Ko is being held on corruption charges
00:10But his lawyers say bloody urine and vomiting could mean he needs urgent care outside of prison
00:16At a press conference Thursday Ko's wife said he is still suffering despite getting maximum doses of anesthetics and medication
00:24However, the facility holding Ko says his condition isn't that bad
00:29As of this afternoon 27th, Ko is recovering well and has no symptoms that are known to the outside world
00:35The facility will pay close attention to his physical condition
00:38We will provide him with medical care as soon as possible
00:43A release looks unlikely as the court has extended Ko's detention to June 2nd