Takafumi Horie, former president of the Internet firm Livedoor Co. and an entrepreneurial hero for young generations, was paroled March 27 after spending 21 months behind bars.
In a news conference late on March 27, an apologetic Horie, who lost 30 kg while incarcerated, expressed his intention to contribute to society by helping ex-prisoners get back on their feet. He also said he wants to reunite with his space rocket project and launch a website to critique how news is reported. (The Japan Times)
ライブドアの堀江元社長は3月27日、21ヵ月服役した後、仮釈放された。記者会見では30キロ痩せた姿で現れ、今後は元受刑者たちの社会復帰の支援など、社会貢献をしたいと述べた。
The Japan Times ST: April 12, 2013