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Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson could face up to 15 years’ prison in Japan if convicted

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson could face up to 15 years’ prison in Japan if convicted



Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd and co-founder of Greenpeace, has been arrested on an international warrant and is facing charges including accomplice to assault and ship trespassAnti-whaling activist Paul Watson could face up to 15 years in prison in Japan, after the founder of US-based group Sea Shepherd was arrested on an international warrant in Greenland earlier this month.According to the Japan Coast Guard, Watson, who is also a co-founder of Greenpeace, is facing charges including accomplice to assault and ship trespass, after he was arrested on an international warrant in Greenland. Continue reading…



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Author : Tim Hornyak in Tokyo

Publish date : 2024-07-31 01:46:47

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