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Monk's guilty verdict finalized over political flier distribution

Mon, 2009-11-30 04:54 — Robyn

TOKYO — The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an appeal by a Buddhist monk found guilty by the Tokyo High Court of trespassing at a Tokyo condominium to distribute Japanese Communist Party leaflets. The top court’s decision will stir controversy if it is seen as in conflict with the constitutionally guaranteed freedom to express political beliefs.

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