Fans of star, a professional wrestler, decry court fine of £59 as ‘too lenient’ punishment for cyberbully

A Japanese man who sent hateful online messages to a professional wrestler who later killed herself has been charged but is not to face trial.

Police told AFP that the man, who has not been identified, was charged with cyberbullying Hana Kimura, who was also a TV reality show star. She died in May 2020. A Tokyo court issued an order to fine the man 9,000 yen (£59).

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