Johnny Somali Jailed for Five Years in Japan for Racist Harassment
(www.msn.com)https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/kick-streamer-jailed-for-five-years-in-japan-for-racist-harassment/ar-AA1iNVPla Kick streamer who is notorious for harassing Japanese people with racist remarks and trespassing on private property has been sentenced to a five-year prison term in Japan.
Johnny Somali, who has been arrested several times in Japan for his actions, which have sparked outrage and condemnation from both locals and online communities, was found guilty of forcible obstruction of business after he disrupted the operations of several restaurants in Osaka by streaming inside their premises without permission.
He also faces deportation and a lifetime ban from entering Japan after he serves his sentence. The Japanese government is making an example of him to deter other streamers from engaging in similar behavior.
Johnny Somali, who claims to be from Somalia but has a US passport, has been accused of racism, xenophobia, sexual harassment, vandalism, theft, assault, and violating the state of emergency imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
