American Youtuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea over ‘comfort women’ statue stunt

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The New York Times - World 1 day ago • nytimes.com

American Streamer Johnny Somali Is Sentenced to Prison in South Korea

Known for desecrating a monument to victims of sexual slavery, the former YouTuber was convicted on multiple charges and given a six-month sentence.

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The Guardian - UK 1 day ago • theguardian.com

American Youtuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea over ‘comfort women’ statue stunt

Johnny Somali, 25, caused outrage after filming himself kissing a statue commemorating wartime sex slavesAn American YouTuber who caused outrage for filming himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slave…

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