1-yr imprisonment sought for ex-Japan volleyball player over cannabis
Former Japanese volleyball player Sato was charged with possession of cannabis. Prosecutors have requested a one‑year prison term for the offense. The case has sparked public commentary on drug policy in Japan.
- ▪The former athlete, 26, was found with 0.831 grams of dried cannabis.
- ▪Japanese law classifies cannabis possession as a criminal offense.
- ▪Prosecutors on Friday sought a one‑year imprisonment for Sato.
- ▪The incident has generated debate online about the severity of penalties for small amounts of marijuana.
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