Angesichts neuer Beweise, die die japanische Premierministerin Takaichi in die Videoskandale um Sanaetoken und Negative AI verwickeln, mehren sich die Rufe nach ihrer Verhaftung. Doch wie ein Anwalt erklärt, gewährt Artikel 75 der japanischen Verfassung dem Premierminister Immunität vor Strafverfolgung.
https://www.bengo4.com/c_18/n_20494/
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She’s only “immune” during tenure. The clause makes it clear she is still very much subject to it and certainly can be arrested following tenure.
Although in this case kind of a loophole that you can become PM through illegal actions then be protected because of it. Probably something Japan should fix.
Getting better every day! Keep up the pressure. Don’t let her wiggle out of it.
Her popularity doesn’t seem to be lasting long lol.
I think that crimes committed before obtaining said immunity should not be applicable to avoid accountability, especially in Japan and the US. Immunity from prosecution should only hold for crimes during their term in office.
Elect a new PM then. (I know it’s not that easy and she’d have people protecting her).
This is the best thing about the parliamentary system. We don’t have to wait four years like the Seppos.
Im out of the loop, can someone elaborate on the scandal?
She will be gone before the summer ends.
This was a disaster premiership that solidified my belief that foreigners can’t trust Japan to build a stable life here.
„How did this happen? We’re smarter than this.“ – Obi Wan Kenobi
took too long. out now!
As usual the linked „website“ is such as piece of shit pile of ads and unreadability, so here is an (AI) googled „pure text“ rundown of the background FYI:
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is embroiled in a political scandal regarding allegations that her campaign aides collaborated with an online creator to produce and distribute slanderous „negative“ videos targeting her political opponents.
The core elements of the controversy include:
The Allegations:
Reports from the weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun allege that an individual coordinated with a secretary from Takaichi’s office to create and promote videos attacking rival candidates during the 2025 Liberal Democratic Party presidential race and the February Lower House election.
The Creator’s Account:
The man who identified himself as the creator of the videos, Ken Matsui, publicly claimed he „took the initiative“ to help Takaichi but admitted he never met her aides in person, communicating instead through online meetings
Takaichi’s Response:
Prime Minister Takaichi has vehemently denied any involvement or knowledge of the scheme. She has faced intense questioning in the Diet, where she stated she trusts her secretary’s denial of the claims and has refused to personally listen to audio recordings released by the magazine, stating she has „no intention of becoming a paid subscriber“ to access them.
Broader AI Context:
The scandal has sparked discussions surrounding the use of artificial intelligence and deepfakes in Japanese elections. Concurrent to this domestic scandal, Takaichi’s administration also dealt with separate AI and deepfake controversies, including reports from OpenAI that a China-linked covert operation attempted to generate negative narratives targeting her online
This sounds awfully like trump and dogecoin