A female teacher's defamation trial with a wreath to celebrate the transfer of the principal, why?
Jan 21, 2025
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According to Taiwanese media, including TVBS, Jeong, a female teacher working at an elementary school in Tainan Province, was recently acquitted in a case charged with defamation.
The incident dates back to July 2023.
At that time, the school's principal, a female surnamed Chen, transferred to another elementary school.
Chen, who was on his way to work at the school, his new place of appointment, saw about 10 wreaths and looked around with joy.
However, the wreaths were sent by Jeong, a former school teacher, and the content was actually close to criticism of Principal Chen.
The words on the wreath congratulate the principal of Chen on his honorable transfer', It read, 'Now teachers, parents, and young students who are out of the sea of suffering strongly congratulate them.'"
Principal Chen complained of mental pain and sued the teacher Jeong, considering the celebration as a mockery.
At the same time, he demanded compensation of 200,000 Taiwanese dollars (about 8.8 million won).
In a recent trial, the teacher, Jeong, admitted to writing the phrase, but said it was not aimed at defaming him.
However, he argued that other teachers and parents have been at odds with principal Chen's school management.
The court acquitted Chung, saying he did not use extreme words in the wreath and did not post articles specifically criticizing Chen's actions.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
