Tokyo International News Agency

Takashi Tachibana, leader of the political organization "NHK Party," has been arrested by the Hyogo Prefectural Police on suspicion of defaming Hideaki Takeuchi, a former Hyogo Prefectural Assembly member who passed away. The news of this arrest immediately caused a significant stir on social media, with various opinions clashing regarding its appropriateness. The charge is defamation against former Prefectural Assembly member Takeuchi, who died in January of this year. A series of statements and actions by Party Leader Tachibana had been problematic. Following this breaking news, many positive reactions to the arrest, such as "He finally got caught" and "It's about time," were heard online. However, questions have also been raised about the necessity of arresting a suspect who had been cooperative with voluntary investigations. Experts, including lawyers, have commented, "Was it necessary to arrest a suspect who voluntarily cooperated with the in...

It has been revealed that Takashi Tachibana, leader of the NHK Party (currently known as "The Party Suing NHK Over Attorney Act Article 72 Violation"), has been arrested by the Hyogo Prefectural Police on suspicion of defamation against a former Hyogo Prefectural Assembly member. This arrest has caused a significant stir on social media, with many voices expressing sentiments such as "Finally arrested" and "A natural consequence." According to sources, Tachibana is suspected of making statements such as "People died because of Mr. Masuyama" and slandering former prefectural assembly member Takeuchi. Of particular concern is how this arrest will impact future legal developments, especially since Tachibana is currently serving a suspended sentence. Some harsh opinions have been voiced, asking "Will his suspended sentence be revoked?" and "I hope he's barred from running for office for about five years due to suspension of civil r...