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Shinji Ishimaru to take legal action over online abuse
Original: 石丸伸二
Shinji Ishimaru, the Japanese politician and former mayor of Aki who rose to prominence in the Tokyo gubernatorial race, says he will pursue legal measures against defamatory posts and slander directed at him on social media. The announcement comes amid ongoing harassment online, and reactions are mixed, with some supporters welcoming the move and others debating its implications for free speech.
Why now: His announcement of legal action against social media slander is fresh news drawing public attention in Japan.
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- 石丸伸二氏、SNSの誹謗中傷に対し法的措置へ · SmartNews
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