Actor Iseya Yusuke sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for three years

Actor Iseya Yusuke was sentenced to one year in prison suspended for three years.  This means that Iseya will be free but if he gets in trouble for anything in the next three years, he will serve prison time.

Prosecutors sought a one year prison term for Iseya, who pleaded guilty to cannabis possession, while his defense lawyers asked for a suspended sentence.

In the trial, Iseya said he began using marijuana for the first time in the Netherlands and relied on it to help him sleep better.

Iseya sent the following statement through his lawyer, “In response to today’s decision.  Today, the Tokyo District Courty has rule.  The facts have been clarified during the trial and I, myself have accepted the decision due to my selfish actions.  I sincerely apologize for causing great concern and inconvenience by betraying the trust of all of you.  I want to continue my life so that I won’t make the same mistakes over and over again.  I would like to express my sincere apologies to all  the fans, business partners and related parties who have supported me to this day and I would like to express my gratitude for their support so far.  If there is something I hope that I can be forgiven again, I will work in social activities.  I want to live my life without giving up and I look forward to working with you.  I look forward to your continued guidance and encouragement”.

Actor Iseya Yusuke is known for his roles in films such as “Shinjuku Swan”, “Fly Me to the Saitama”, “Detective Novice”, “Tomorrow’s Joe”, has been arrested for suspicion of violating the Cannabis Control Law.

About 20.3 grams of dried cannabis was subdivided into four bags and hidden in his living room desk at his home.  The marijuana going price for what was found is over 100,000 yen.

According to an investigations expert, if not for personal use but for sale, he will be treated as a “dealer” and there will be no suspended sentence and even for a first offense, he will be sentenced to prison.

Iseya was appearing in the drama “Miman Keisatsu – Midnight Runner” on NTV as an instructor for the Metropolitan Police Department.

Kansai is the half brother of fashion designer Yamamoto Kansai who passed away back in July and the cousin of actress Yamamoto Mirai.

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