Breakup stunt backfires: Woman slapped and insulted by ex's 'new lover' in Kaohsiung

A dispute over a breakup in Kaohsiung has led to legal consequences for one woman, who was sentenced for slapping and verbally abusing another during a staged confrontation. The incident, which occurred in a public park, involved the perpetrator hiring a friend to pose as her new partner in an attempt to end a relationship.

The victim, identified only by her surname Li, was reportedly negotiating the end of her relationship with her boyfriend, surnamed Lin. To ensure Li would definitively end the relationship, Lin enlisted a female friend to act as his "new girlfriend" during the meeting. Upon seeing them together, Li became enraged, slapped the friend, and subsequently hurled insults at her.

The assaulted friend, feeling wronged, pressed charges for public insult and assault. Surveillance footage from the park clearly showed Li striking the other woman. The court, considering the public nature of the assault and the resulting humiliation, sentenced Li to 20 days of detention, which can be commuted to a fine. While Li denied the physical assault, the video evidence and Lin's testimony were crucial in the verdict. The court found insufficient evidence for further charges related to insults and pursuit after the initial incident.