MA MEETING ON HANDLING SCANDAL IS NOT INFORMATION LEAK|馬英九:處理關說反被起訴 公理何在?

Prosecutors announced yesterday that former president Ma Ying-jeou had been indicted over the handling of classified information in a 2013 wiretapping case. DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming called the prosecution a belated justice, but justice nonetheless. Meanwhile, Ma told the reporters that he will strive to win a fair ruling in court. The DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming filed a lawsuit against former President Ma Ying-jeou over leaking confidential information. On Mar. 14, Ma was thus indicted. In the afternoon, Ma somberly attended a public event and responded to the indictment in person after the activity ended. ==MA YING-JEOU former president== The indictment shows that legislators involved with influence-peddling get away with it. However, one who handles the scandal is indicted. Where on the earth is the justice? I will appear in court and fight for it to the end. Ma spoke out about the indictment. In order to deal with the aftermath of the scandal and prevent it from being exposed, he called then-Premier Jiang Yi-huah and presidential aides for a consultation. He claimed innocence and expressed regret, saying the prosecutors didn't fully comprehend his explanations. == MA YING-JEOU former president== Then-prosecutor-general Huang Shih-ming came to report the matter because it involved high-level legislators and related ministries. Once exposed, it would be a world scandal. Thus, I had to invite the Premier and presidential aides to my home to discuss how to response to the matter. The leaking of confidential information led to the power struggle known as "September Strife." Upon learning of the indictment, Ker Chien-ming, who was embroiled in the case, thought justice has finally come and called on Ma to plead guilty. Then-Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng said he feels calm and respects the laws. ==KER CHIEN-MING DPP caucus whip== To me, this is a moment I've been waiting for for a long time. This is also the moment for the rebirth of the constitution. The indictment indicates that Ma will be convicted. ==WANG JIN-PYNG former legislative speaker == I feel calm. In a word, I respect the laws. Regarding the upcoming trial, Ma emphasized he has confidence in his innocence and he will elaborate on the details in court. He believes the court will hand out a fair and just verdict because dealing with a crisis is not a criminal act. According to the Act of Courtesy for Former Presidents and Vice Presidents, the benefits for retired presidents will not be stripped until conviction for a crime, thus Ma's benefits will not yet be affected. TRANSLATED BY：BRYANT CHANG 前總統馬英九因為洩密案被起訴，提告的民進黨總召柯建銘第一時間回應，這是遲來的正義。而馬英九下午親上火線回擊，強調他是為了避免世界級的醜聞曝光，處理後續的危機，不構成犯罪，一定會到法院為公理奮鬥到底。 前總統馬英九被民進黨總召柯建銘，控告涉嫌洩密，上午遭到檢方起訴，他下午面色凝重出席公開活動，特別在行程結束後，親上火線回應。 ==前總統 馬英九== 這個案件被起訴 顯示關說司法個案的立委沒事 但是處理司法關說醜聞的人 卻被起訴 這真是公理何在 我一定會到法院 為公理奮鬥到底 馬英九拉高分貝說明，是為了避免世界級的醜聞曝光，為了處理後續危機，才會找前行政院長江宜樺和幕僚來會商，除了為自己喊冤，也表達遺憾，檢察官在偵查階段並沒有了解他對這件事情的說明。 ==前總統 馬英九== 這件事情發生 黃總長來向我報告 是因為他涉及到 立法院高層的立委 並且涉及到相關的部會 一旦曝光 是世界級的醜聞 必須要請行政院長 跟總統府的幕僚 到我家來 來共商因應之道 由於這起洩密事件，最後演變成「馬王政爭」，引發的政治效應極大，陷入關說疑雲的柯建銘，聽到馬英九被起訴，認為這是遲來的正義，呼籲馬英九誠實認罪；前立法院長王金平則強調，心中坦然，尊重司法。 ==民進黨團總召 柯建銘== 這一刻對我個人來講 是等待很久的時刻 這也是憲政時刻 是台灣憲政重生的時候 這個案子起訴的時候 代表馬英九應該是有罪難逃 ==前立法院長 王金平== 我還是平常心 還是一句話 尊重司法 對於後續法庭的審理，馬英九強調，他對自己的清白有信心，會在法庭上，詳細說明相關經過，因為危機處理不應該構成犯罪，相信法院會作出正確的判決。而依據禮遇條例，卸任總統犯貪污罪，要經一審判決有罪確定，卸任禮遇才會受到影響，因此馬英九的卸任禮遇，暫時不受影響。 記者 綜合報導