Takashi Tachibana, responding to voluntary questioning by Hyogo Prefectural Police, denies “arrest rumors” on social media: “Those who said that are liars, so apologize~” | Yorozu News 2024.12.22 (Sun) Sugita Yasuto Takashi Tachibana (57), leader of the political group Party to Protect the People from NHK, was questioned voluntarily by the Hyogo Prefectural Police on the 22nd. In November, Kenichi Okutani (39), a member of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly and chairman of the Special Committee on Investigating Document Issues (Article 100 Committee), filed a lawsuit against Tachibana for defamation. On the 16th, Tachibana wrote on his SNS that, “I received a call from the Hyogo Prefectural Police’s Second Investigation Division saying they wanted to come for voluntary questioning. “I will undergo questioning,” he said, indicating that he would appear at the police station on the 22nd and undergo voluntary questioning. Tachibana, who appeared at the Hyogo Prefectural Police Headquarters in Kobe City just after noon, responded to rumors on social media that he would be arrested by saying, “Generally, when someone is arrested in a case like this, a search is conducted at their home. I was told in advance to come one more time, not just today. You wouldn’t ask the person you’re arresting to come again,” he said, dismissing the question. Even during the voluntary questioning, he showed his composure by saying, “It’s a voluntary questioning, so I can leave whenever I want.” After being questioned for over four hours, Tachibana left the prefectural police headquarters and said in front of a waiting group of about 50 reporters and YouTubers, “Those who said I would be arrested are liars. Apologies,” he laughed. Tachibana said, “The detectives will be taking a statement based on what I have written, so this won’t be over in a day. It’s a lot more friendly than you might think. “I first wrote the essay and then we agreed to try again next year,” he said, indicating that he will submit a statement by the new year and be questioned again. On his YouTube channel, Tachibana claims, “Defamation is technically a crime, but there are things that negate illegality, and if you can prove publicness and public interest, truth, and appropriateness of the truth, the illegality will be negated.” He explained, “I’ve talked to lawyers and asked them to prepare a statement, and then I’ll take a record of the appropriateness of the truth and the things that negate illegality.” Tachibana said, “From October 24th, when I announced my candidacy, I’ve been explaining everything in chronological order… It’s not like I’ll get caught at all,” he emphasized. Okutani has also filed a lawsuit against Tachibana, claiming that a speech he gave in front of Okutani’s home and office during the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election campaign constituted intimidation. Tachibana said, “(Hyogo Prefectural Police) say they have also accepted reports of intimidation and obstruction of business. We will issue a legal opinion on that matter as well and that will be the end of it.” ※Related thread [Hyogo Prefectural Police] Voluntary questioning of Takashi Tachibana, suspected of defamation of the 100th Article Chairman [Shachi★].
>>1 Tachibana said, “(Hyogo Prefectural Police) say they have also accepted reports of intimidation and obstruction of business. It doesn’t seem to work.
>>7 Are you saying Takashi Tachibana is better than the president of the United States? That’s like saying Toshihiko Tahara is better than Michael Jackson.
Did he say he was in debt? I guess he has no choice but to continue his flame marketing tactics like Garcy. Wouldn’t it be easier for him to go to prison?
He’s been referred to prosecutors for other matters. I bet Himazora Akane is frantically manipulating the internet right now, with all the left-wing fuss lol.
He’s on probation. In a decision dated the 22nd, the Supreme Court’s Third Petty Bench (Judge Yukihiko Imazaki, presiding) dismissed the appeal by the defendant Takashi Tachibana (55), former leader of the 48 Political Women’s Party (formerly the NHK Party) and former member of the House of Councillors, who was charged with violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act (obtaining trade secrets) and criminal obstruction of business by force, for illegally obtaining personal information of NHK receiving subscribers. The verdicts of the Tokyo District Court (first instance), which sentenced him to two years and six months in prison with four years suspended execution, and the Tokyo High Court (second instance), have been finalized.
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