famous anime producer admits to paying minors to make child pornography for him  > japanese outlets nhk news and ntv reported that koichiro ito allegedly paid significant sums of money to over 100 individuals, engaged in inappropriate relationships with them, and recorded the encounters. highlighting his cunning and malicious behavior, the prosecution claimed ito exploited the victims' vulnerability and misused his financial influence for personal gratification. the prosecution has requested a six-year prison sentence for the anime producer. > initially denying some charges, itos legal team later admitted to them during the proceedings. while the prosecution has sought a six-year prison term, the defense has requested a suspended sentence, citing settlements with two victims and his ongoing counseling at a medical institution. the court is set to deliver its verdict on february 28.   ent/celebrities/japanese-producer-a nime-hits-suzume-your-name-faces-6- years-in-prison-after-arrest-over-c hild-pornography-1743584/amp
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