Former member of the popular idol group "KAT-TUN" Kiyoshi Tanaka, who was accused of using stimulants, was sentenced to 1 year and 4 months in prison by the Matsudo branch of the Chiba District Court on the grounds that it was appropriate for a repeat offense. handed down the verdict.

Former member of the popular idol group "KAT-TUN", Kiyoshi Tanaka (37) took a stimulant in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, where his home is located, in June last year, immediately after being convicted of another stimulant case with a suspended sentence. He was charged with possession and use.



In the ruling on the 27th, Judge Toshihiro Homma of the Matsudo Branch of the Chiba District Court pointed out, ``It is worthy of condemnation that he started using stimulants again in less than 10 days after being convicted.''



After that, he sentenced him to 1 year and 4 months in prison, saying, ``Even considering that he has pledged to 'continue treatment and quit drugs,' a prison sentence is appropriate."



While the verdict was being handed down, Tanaka wore a black suit, glasses, and stared straight ahead.