From BBC News:
Taiwan’s President Chen Shui-bian has rejected corruption allegations against him and refused to step down despite mounting pressure.
“The charges are unacceptable,” Mr Chen said, as thousands of people rallied in Taipei to demand his resignation.
On Friday, prosecutors said they had enough evidence to charge Mr Chen with corruption – although he is protected by presidential immunity.
His wife and three ex-aides were charged with the misuse of state funds. [Full Text]
Read aslo: Edward Cody’s piece on the scandal, “Taiwan’s President Says He’s Innocent of Corruption” in the Washington Post.
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