Kojima Productions to pursue legal action after Hideo Kojima falsely linked to the assassination of Shinzo Abe on Twitter
Following the false accusation and misinformation linking the popular video game developer Hideo Kojima to the assassination of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Kojima Productions has taken the decision to pursue legal actions.
Shinzo Abe, the former Japanese Prime Minister, was part of the country’s Liberal Democratic Party. The 67 years old first took office back in September 2006 but stepped down a year later in September 2007 due to medical complications related to ulcerative colitis. He was later re-elected in December 2012 and subsequently served the office for nearly eight years. However, he had to resign again in September 2020 owing to his deteriorating health.
During his tenure, Shinzo Abo claimed many recognitions, such as Japan's youngest post-war prime minister and the first prime minister to have been born after World War II. Furthermore, he was also the first former prime minister to return to office since Shigeru Yoshida in 1948. He also became Japan's longest-serving prime minister during his second term.
On July 8, 2022, as he was delivering a campaign speech in Nara, Shinzo Abe was brutally shot by a former soldier, which resulted in the former Prime Minister's death. The tragic incident has shaken not only the nation but also world politics at large. The gruesome and shocking incident has led to legitimate questions about the lack of security for the former Prime Minister. However, this tragic incident has once again resulted in misinformation spreading like wildfire on social media, with real-world consequences.
Hideo Kojima, the legendary creator behind Metal Gear Solid, is not only one of the most respected video game developers but also an icon of the video game industry. Unfortunately,
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