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| USB Mystery and Rapid Verdict Put Yu Menglong Case Under Spotlight |
The sudden passing of Chinese actor Yu Menglong has left fans unsettled, but it’s the speed of the official response that’s sparking even more questions.
Within just 12 hours, Chinese authorities announced there was “no criminal suspicion” surrounding the incident.
For many, that verdict felt a bit too fast – and one high-profile legal figure is now speaking out.
Taiwanese lawyer Yan Ruicheng, well-known for his sharp legal analysis, has shared his concerns about how the case has been handled.
He argued that in Taiwan, a case like this would have been treated with far more caution, both by the media and the justice system.
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| Lawyer Blows the Whistle: Yu Menglong’s Case Rushed to Closure Too Fast? |
“It would be impossible to close the investigation in such a short time,” he pointed out, stressing that a rushed conclusion risks undermining public trust.
According to Yan, the case touches on several potential legal red flags.
From what’s already in circulation, the situation could fall under multiple offences if it were in Taiwan – from unlawful detention and intimidation to assault, tampering with evidence, and even crimes that demean the dignity of the deceased.
He explained that Taiwanese law takes such matters extremely seriously, with charges carrying the possibility of decades in prison.
Adding more weight to the debate is the reported existence of a USB containing sensitive data linked to the case.
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If true, Yan said, any coercion to hand it over could be considered intimidation, while its destruction would count as erasing legal evidence.
He also warned that pushing ahead with a cremation before conducting a full, transparent autopsy would “seriously weaken” the credibility of the investigation.
On sentencing, Yan went as far as to illustrate the severity of how Taiwanese law would respond.
“If six people were involved, their combined sentences could total 500 years. If 17 people were involved, it could amount to as much as 1,500 years,” he explained.
While the actual maximum prison term in Taiwan is capped at 30 years, Yan noted that the figures underline how weighty such accusations would be.
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| USB, Missing Answers, and Rushed Closure – Why Yu Menglong’s Death Raises Alarms |
In closing, Yan made a pointed remark: Yu Menglong can no longer speak for himself, but that doesn’t mean justice should be buried with him.
“If there really was unlawful detention, violence, and evidence tampering, then this isn’t just about one man’s tragedy. It’s a test for society itself – whether we choose to protect the vulnerable, or simply look away.”
The case continues to capture widespread attention, and with more questions than answers right now, many are hoping the truth won’t be left in the shadows.