Livedoor founder Horie given 2 1/2-year prison term

Livedoor founder Horie given 2 1/2-year prison term

TOKYO, Japan - People make a long line to get tickets to enter the Tokyo District Court on March 16 to observe a court ruling on Takafumi Horie, Livedoor Co. group founder charged with securities law breaches.

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