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Japanese man sentenced to prison for posting spoilers

The Verge 20 April 2026 2h ago
Japanese man sentenced to prison for posting spoilers
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Though it's very common for entertainment writers to describe some narrative elements of the films and shows that they're covering, a Japanese court has determined that the practice can sometimes be tantamount to copyright infringement. Last Thursday, the Tokyo District Court ruled that 39-year-old Wataru Takeuchi was guilty of violating Japanese law that prohibits the […]
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