Tokyo International News Agency

Takashi Tachibana (58), leader of the political group 'NHK Party,' was arrested by Hyogo Prefectural Police on September 9th on suspicion of defamation. He is suspected of damaging the reputation of a former Hyogo Prefectural Assembly member by disseminating false information via social media and other platforms. The specific charges relate to repeatedly making false statements, such as 'It's probably certain that he's being interrogated by the police,' about Hideaki Takeuchi (then 50), a former prefectural assembly member who served on the special investigative committee (Hyakujo Committee) of the prefectural assembly concerning the whistleblower document issue involving Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito, and who died in January this year. Hyogo Prefectural Police explained the reason for Tachibana's arrest as 'concern over the destruction of specific evidence.' It has also been pointed out that Tachibana was on probation for other past cases, suggestin...

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...

It has been revealed that the wife of a deceased former Hyogo Prefectural Assemblyman has filed a criminal complaint against Takashi Tachibana of the NHK Party on suspicion of defamation. The wife's earnest plea, "I want to protect my husband's dignity," has garnered significant attention on social media. According to reports, the former assemblyman's wife decided to file the criminal defamation complaint because Tachibana allegedly repeatedly made false statements about the deceased during street speeches and other public appearances. The Hyogo Prefectural Police are currently investigating the matter. At a press conference, the wife tearfully stated, "I want to protect my husband's dignity," strongly appealing for the restoration of her late husband's honor. In response to this development, there has been a wave of support and empathy for the wife on social media, with comments such as "I support you" and "Hang in there, Madam!...