Breaking news: Taiwan Diplomat Enters Guilty Plea

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Mark Morris, Taiwanese Envoy Admits Guilt in Labor Fraud Case. Kansas City Star, Nov 18, 2011 (2 hours ago)
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/1 ... dmits-guilt-in.html
($80,044.62 in restitution to that housekeeper and a former housekeeper; Liu will be sentenced later, after a presentence report is completed, but she is expected to be deported upon sentencing)

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Liu's defense attorney James "Wirken said he had received assurances that federal probation officers would 'expedite' the preparation of the sentencing report. Though such reports sometimes can take three months to prepare, Wirken hopes it can be finished in a couple of weeks.

"Liu also acknowledged [this morning] under oath that her actions related to the housekeepers was not related to her official government position, which may have qualified her for some diplomatic immunity. 'Did you do this in your official capacity or as a private individual,' [US District Judge Greg] Kays asked at one point in the hearing. 'Did you use your title when you signed your name (to the contract)?'  'No,' Liu replied.

"According to federal officials, both housekeepers have been certified as victims of human trafficking and would be eligible for visas that would allow them to remain and work in the United States legally.

Note:
(a) Truman State University
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truman_State_University
(Established  1867; Public; Location  Kirksville, Missouri)
(b) The report continues the mistake when saying, "Because the United States does not recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state, Liu was not granted diplomatic immunity.