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Male Employee Found Dead in Changhua District Court Office

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • A male employee was found dead in his office at the Changhua District Court.
  • Emergency services responded but could not revive him; the cause of death is under investigation.
  • The court has initiated a support mechanism for colleagues and is cooperating with judicial inquiries.

A male employee was discovered deceased in his office at the Changhua District Court on the afternoon of August 16, 2026. Despite immediate emergency responses, the individual showed no signs of life and was pronounced dead.

The court confirmed the incident in a statement released in the evening, announcing that a support mechanism has been activated. The court pledged full assistance to the family and cooperation with the ongoing judicial investigation. The exact cause of death awaits clarification from a coroner's examination scheduled for the following day.

Sources indicate the deceased was a technical employee at the court. The circumstances leading to his collapse in the office remain unclear. Court officials have stated that further details cannot be disclosed at this time out of respect for the family's privacy and the integrity of the investigation.

The Changhua District Court is providing necessary support to the bereaved family and arranging psychological counseling for staff impacted by the event. The court aims to help its employees cope with the difficult situation.

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