A 50-year-old employee of the Kyoto District Legal Bureau, who had faced assault charges over an incident stemming from manga leaks, has been cleared of all charges.
The Kyoto District Prosecutor's Office made the decision not to prosecute, although the specific reasons behind this choice have not been disclosed.
The decision dated June 3, 2024 marks the end of a legal saga that began on February 1, 2024.
Charges were dropped against the officer accused of assaulting a colleague over Oshi No Ko vandals
During a normal conversation at the Uji branch office of the Kyoto District Law Bureau, where the defendant was stationed, the incident occurred.
The defendant, apparently provoked by a manga leaker related to the development of Oshi no Ko, allegedly confronted his subordinate, also in his 50s.
Expressing extreme disappointment at having key plot points revealed, the defendant grabbed his subordinate by the collar and kicked him in the waist.
Although the subordinate did not suffer any injuries, he filed a complaint with the Uji Police Station, prompting law enforcement agencies to open an investigation.
Then, on April 30, 2024, Kyoto Prefectural Police summoned the supervisor to prosecute assault charges.
However, the prosecution ultimately decided not to pursue the case, ending proceedings surrounding the spoiler-induced brawl in the manga.
