Man jailed for 'not enough people died' Facebook post after subway attack

A man in Taiwan has been sentenced to four months in prison for posting a threatening message on Facebook following a subway attack, a court in Taoyuan ruled. The man, identified by his surname You, was found guilty of threatening the public.

The incident occurred after a stabbing incident on Taipei's MRT subway system. You, who was pursuing an EMBA degree, posted on his Facebook account on December 23rd, stating, "I need to catch up, not enough people died." This statement, made just days after the subway attack, was seen as a direct threat in a climate of public fear.

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I need to catch up, not enough people died.

Prosecutors argued that You's remarks, which also included "everyone go to hell, never to be reborn," were directly linked to the subway killings and amplified public anxiety. He was arrested the day after his post and later released on bail. The court acknowledged that You confessed to the crime and stated he was merely venting his emotions.

However, the judge emphasized the significant harm caused to public peace and social order. The court sentenced You to four months in prison, with the option to pay a fine equivalent to $1,000 New Taiwan Dollars per day. The sentence considered his motive, the means used, his past conduct, his confession, and his responsibility to support his parents and three daughters.

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everyone go to hell, never to be reborn... I need to catch up, not enough people died.