Four more people jailed in the landmark Hong Kong national security trial of "47 democrats" accused of conspiracy to commit subversion were freed on Friday after more than four years behind bars. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/30/asia-pacific/crime-legal/hong-kong-democrats-second-group-free/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #crimelegal #hongkong #china #democracy #humanrights #jimmysham
Second group of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years in jail

Among those freed was long-time political and LGBTQ+ activist Jimmy Sham, who also led one of Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy groups.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariff assault may be slowed, but it won't be stopped by court rulings, with trade and legal experts believing they will resume in one form or another. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/30/world/crime-legal/trump-tariff-assault-options/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #crimelegal #us #donaldtrump #tariffs #trade
If trade court ruling stands, Trump seen shifting to other options for tariff assault

Legal and trade experts' advice to foreign governments, companies and other clients: Assume the tariffs will resume in one form or another.

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A U.S. federal judge said on Thursday she would extend an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from immediately revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/30/world/crime-legal/trump-harvard-ban-blocked/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #crimelegal #us #donaldtrump #harvard #education #universities
Judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard's international students

The ruling is a victory for the Ivy League school that is entangled in multiple battles with the administration.

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Authorities in northwestern Cambodia have detained around 50 foreign nationals, more than 20 of whom are believed to be Japanese, over online gambling and fraud activity, according to people familiar with the matter. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/29/japan/crime-legal/cambodia-detention-japanese/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #cambodia #fraud #poipet
Over 20 Japanese reportedly detained in Cambodia in online scam raid

Cambodian investigative authorities conducted a search following a tip-off alleging the presence of Japanese nationals involved in fraud.

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The Tokyo High Court has upheld a lower court ruling ordering the central and Tokyo Metropolitan Governments to pay about ¥166 million ($1.15 million) in damages over investigations into a case against Ohkawara Kakohki. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/28/japan/crime-legal/ohkawara-kakohki-court-ruing/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #japanesepolice #japanesecourts #ohkawarakakohki #tokyo #trade
Central and Tokyo governments ordered to compensate over probe

The case related to spray-dryer-maker Ohkawara Kakohki and allegations of an illegal export.

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In Kyoto’s narrow, historic streets, police are donning bright yellow jackets and riding bicycles to help tackle dangerous behavior by cyclists and e-scooter riders. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/28/japan/crime-legal/kyoto-police-bicycle-patrol/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #kyoto #japanesepolice #electricscooters #tourism
Kyoto police deploy bicycle squad to crack down on reckless riding

The unit, launched in April last year under the traffic police force, has proven to be agile and effective.

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A 53-year-old man was arrested after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a Premier League title parade, injuring more than 50, with 11 still in the hospital in stable condition. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/28/world/crime-legal/attempted-murder-liverpool-parade/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #crimelegal #liverpool #uk
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Liverpool parade crash

British police believe the incident, in a packed Liverpool city center on Monday, was isolated and not an act of terrorism.

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The National Police Agency has issued a public warning about toy pistols sold online that that are capable of firing live rounds, which violate the firearms and swords control law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/27/japan/crime-legal/npa-gun-online/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #npa #japanesepolice #guns #internet #toys #shopping
Police issue warning over toy pistols capable of firing live rounds

Possession of such products constitutes a violation of the firearms and swords control law, the National Police Agency said.

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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a safe containing roughly ¥100 million from a company president’s home in Osaka Prefecture, in a case authorities believe may be linked to shady part-time jobs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/27/japan/crime-legal/japan-100-million-yen-cash-theft/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #theft #organizedcrime #osaka #japanesepolice
Osaka police arrest two men in ¥100 million home burglary

Investigators believe the suspects may have had advance knowledge of both the cash and the location of a spare key inside the home for the safe they stole.

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Police have arrested a 20-year-old U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Hansen in Okinawa Prefecture after allegedly fleeing the scene of a car crash that injured four people, including two elementary schoolchildren. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/26/japan/crime-legal/okinawa-us-marine-arrest/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #okinawa #usmilitary #usbases #japanesepolice
U.S. Marine arrested for Okinawa hit-and-run that injured four

Lance Cpl. Ivan Garcia-Martinez’s breathalyzer test showed an alcohol level approximately twice the legal limit, police said.

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