An associate professor from Chang Jung Christian University in Taiwan is facing serious allegations from a female sales executive who is 30 years younger than him.
Chang Cheng-Ping, also known as Jimmy Chang, who is in his 60s, has been accused of sexually assaulting the woman after allegedly getting her drunk, making her his mistress, and later pressuring her to have an abortion when she became pregnant.
Alleged assault after dinner invitation
According to Taiwanese media, the woman, referred to as Ms A, said she met Chang about six years ago through a mutual friend. They were golf acquaintances, and he often introduced clients to her. She saw him as a respected academic and authority figure.
Two years ago in May, during a dinner, Chang allegedly held her hand under the table and refused to let go. Ms A claimed his advances escalated over time.
In August that year, Chang invited her to another dinner under the pretext of introducing clients. She said he repeatedly urged her to drink, and she eventually lost consciousness. When she woke up on a hotel bed, she alleged that Chang had forced himself on her.
She later forgave him after he promised to take care of her, and they began a relationship.
Got pregnant and was pressured to go for an abortion
In September, Ms A discovered she was pregnant. She alleged that Chang initially apologised but said he did not have the financial means to make commitments.
When she insisted on keeping the baby, she claimed he changed his tone, telling her she was “just the mistress” and warning that her parents would be devastated if they found out.
She said Chang later promised he would eventually marry her, but continued urging her to undergo an abortion. She eventually did so. After the procedure, she alleged he warned her not to expose him and hinted at having powerful media connections.
Divorce claim and lawsuit from wife
Ms A said Chang later claimed he had initiated divorce proceedings. However, she alleged she later discovered him exchanging flirtatious messages with another female professor from the same university.
In October last year, Chang allegedly suggested they temporarily break up to appease his wife, claiming he had signed a divorce pre-agreement that would require him to pay NT$2 million (approximately SGD$80,500) if he was found interacting with other women.
At the end of the year, Chang’s wife sued Ms A for infringing spousal rights. After reviewing court documents, Ms A said she discovered that Chang had admitted to the affair in a revised agreement submitted as evidence.
Ms A said Chang later promised to get his wife to withdraw the lawsuit, but instead blocked her. The case is now before the courts.
In response, Chang admitted he had been in a relationship with Ms A and that they had emotional disputes, but denied any sexual assault or involvement with other women.
