Court clears Lin Tzu-an; suspects coerced false confession

setn.com (Chinese)

A court has cleared violinist and YouTuber Lin Tzu-an of drug use allegations, determining he was coerced into posting false statements. Three suspects have been indicted for their roles in the coercion. Lin Tzu-an was forced to publish the damaging posts, which led to public scrutiny and damaged his reputation. The court found he was threatened and controlled, and the accused are now facing legal consequences. Lin has been actively involved in charity performances to rebuild his image and demonstrate his innocence. He is also taking steps to address ongoing online defamation.


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