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Former Taiwan President Chen Attempts Suicide

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Chen-Shui-bianJUNE 4- Authorities in Taiwan say imprisoned former president Chen Shui-bian (photo) has tried to commit suicide.

Taiwan’s justice ministry released a statement Monday saying the attempt was made on Sunday night in Taichung prison in Central Taiwan.

The statement added that Chen had used a towel in the attempt, but was stopped by guards in a prison bathroom . The report did not say how the towel was used.

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Officials say Chen is now in stable condition in the prison hospital.

Chen was the island’s president from 2000 through 2008 and is now serving a 20-year sentence on a corruption conviction.