Taipei: Taiwanese television personality Nono, whose real name is Chen Hsuan-yu, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison for attempted rape by the Shilin District Court. The court delivered the verdict on Tuesday, marking a significant judgment in a high-profile case.

According to Focus Taiwan, the charges stemmed from an incident in February 2011 when Chen attempted to rape a woman he was driving home after a television recording. The court revealed that Chen stopped by a riverbank and tried to assault the victim, stopping only after her continuous struggles and pleas for him to desist. Despite the victim's clear testimony and corroboration by friends and family, the court acquitted Chen of other charges, including three counts of rape and two counts of forcible indecent assault, citing a lack of sufficient evidence.

The court emphasized that the guilty verdict was based on the victim's consistent testimony and the emotional distress corroborated by her acquaintances. It was noted that Chen exploited his celebrity status and the victim's trust, constituting a violation of her sexual autonomy and bodily integrity. The court criticized Chen for denying the accusations, failing to reconcile with the victim, and not compensating her, indicating a lack of remorse.

The case gained attention in 2023 after an internet personality accused Chen of inappropriate behavior in a Facebook post, leading multiple women to come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. The Shilin District Prosecutors Office is currently considering whether to appeal the court's decision after reviewing the verdict.