Your Honor,

I am profoundly disheartened and devastated to find myself in the position of having to compose this letter. The fact that we are still entangled in a legal dispute over the publication of my rental contract, an incidental matter devoid of any malicious intent, which occurred three years ago, is nothing short of absurd. It is deeply regrettable that this situation persists and has consumed valuable resources, time, and effort of the professional judicial system. I am beyond disheartened by the ongoing nature of this matter, which should have been swiftly resolved, and I extend my sincere apologies for the inconvenience it has caused.

In response to this regrettable circumstance, I have provided an abundance of evidence, including video recordings and witness testimonies, all aimed at supporting my case. My primary objective has been to protect myself, my business interests, and my reputation against the landlord's manipulation of the rental contract and personal attacks on my well-being. Initially, I was enthusiastic about discovering and renovating the premises as part of my business expansion. However, upon moving in, it became evident that basic security and safety measures outlined in the contract were disregarded. Despite my attempts to address these issues, I was met with the landlord's aggressive behavior, as evidenced by video recordings of violent threats and a blatant disregard for my safety, leaving me living in a constant state of uncertainty and fear. Furthermore, the landlord's callous response to my mental health concerns, coupled with her boastful reaction to the knowledge of my distress, only exacerbated my anxiety and fear. Her lack of empathy towards my situation, as well as her insensitive response regarding insurance premiums in the event of suicide, further compounded my distress.

Regarding my business, I maintain an online presence that occasionally includes updates about my life and professional endeavors. Regrettably, amidst the ongoing turmoil, I overlooked the sensitive nature of the information contained in the rental contract, which is prohibited from being shared in this country. I assure the court that I had no prior knowledge of this legal restriction and harbored no ill-will towards the landlord or disrespect for Taiwanese law. It was an unfortunate oversight on my part, and upon being made aware of the complaint, I promptly apologized and removed any offending information in full compliance with the landlord's requests.

I wish to emphasize that I have never had any prior legal troubles and consider myself to be a law-abiding citizen who holds the utmost respect for Taiwan and its people. Since immigrating to Taiwan in 2009, my intention has been to contribute positively to society and build a successful business. I have dedicated myself to educating the youth of this country with the utmost sincerity, hoping to foster growth and development in both individuals and businesses alike. It has been profoundly disheartening to have this case tarnish my reputation and undermine my dreams, all due to an innocent oversight and my efforts to protect my livelihood from unwarranted aggression and fear.

In light of these circumstances, I implore the court for understanding and empathy regarding my situation. I categorically deny any intention to cause harm or distress to the landlord or any other party involved in these proceedings. The constant imposition of fines, legal proceedings, threats, and the erosion of my life as a whole, while being perceived as the victim in this case, has only exacerbated the mental health issues stemming from the initial incident, which have been formally documented by medical professionals.

If my demeanor has ever appeared aggressive or argumentative, I assure you it was never my intention to convey such an impression. It is simply not in my nature to project myself in such a manner. I hope this letter, written with utmost consideration and composure, will convey the sincerity of my sentiments in this unfortunate ordeal.

Despite the hardships I have endured, I wish to express my genuine concern for the well-being of my landlord, and I deeply regret the turmoil caused by my inadvertent mistake.

Respectfully,
Ross Cline 柯受恩

There is a clear distinction between respect for a judicial system and undue attachment akin to Stockholm syndrome. I earnestly hope that by December 1, when I leave Taiwan for Christmas with my family, there will be sufficient reason for me to remain and continue living here. However, if the past three years are a precedent, my efforts to preserve what I have built since age 28—now nearing 43—demonstrate my genuine affection for Taiwan. The corrupt judicial practices in Taichung, much like the literal force that compelled my departure from Dadun 19th Street, may ultimately drive me out of Taiwan. This has been the most appalling and distressing reality I have ever faced, yet I will remain hopeful until the very end. Why would anyone choose to return to a country that has treated them as unjustly and unlawfully as Taiwan has treated me?
 

Video Evidence 

I later discovered that it was her husband who made that very scary phone call when it was revealed to me that his wife stated this in the police report. But wait, there’s more! Her husband inadvertently admitted to making the call in the farcical mediation video when he responded to overhearing me say, "That's the guy," by placing eight cell phones on the table and claiming it wasn’t him who called me. How did he know I was talking about a phone call just from hearing, "That's the guy"? As proof, this dimwit asked me to call the number from which I received the phone call, as if that would prove he was not the person who called. This makes no logical sense and suggests this guy could actually be dangerously stupid—wouldn't anyone think so? Maybe he is stupid, or maybe he is very sloppy or careless due to an expectation of impunity or protection from a corrupt justice system. I can't think of any other way to interpret this information, but at this point, both seem very likely, and I mean this with all due respect.