Dolphin activist found not guilty in Japan
A Dutch environmental activist has been found not guilty of manhandling a dolphin hunter in Japan, after spending 60 days in prison.
Erwin Vermeulen was arrested in mid-December and accused of pushing a dolphin hunter as he tried to take photographs. He was held in custody and faced a fine of €1,000.
Vermeulen, who works for the Sea Shepherd organisation, was released from jail last week to await sentencing.
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