Takashi Tachibana, leader of the party, commented on the conviction. “We will continue to protect the people who do not pay the reception fee to NHK.” [NHK Party] (HuffPost Japan version)

On the day of the announcement of the House of Representatives election Takashi Tachibana, leader of the party (photographed on October 19, 2021)

Takashi Tachibana, the leader of the NHK Party, commented on the official Twitter on January 20 that he was convicted by the Tokyo District Court.

[Tachibana of the NHK Party convicted Consecutive Tweets by Takashi Party Leader] “Since I had a suspended sentence, my life will not change as before,” he said. We will continue to protect the people who do not pay the fee, “he said. [Kenji Ando / HuffPost Japan Version]

“As a political activity Is beyond the permissible range of the presiding judge According to NTV News 24, Tachibana illegally obtained the personal information of NHK’s subscribers. Above, he was accused of threatening NHK by spreading the information on the Internet, and was accused of obstructing his business. On the 20th, the Tokyo District Court sentenced Tachibana to two years in prison and a four-year suspended sentence. According to Sankei Sports, Tachibana was acquitted, saying, “It’s a legitimate political activity, and there is no illegality.” It is at risk and beyond the limits of political activity. ” Defendant Tachibana plans to appeal.

Kenji Ando HuffPost Japan Version