Renowned Japanese pianist found guilty of driving at 144 kph
According to a court ruling, Kyohei Sorita drove a car at 144 kph on an expressway in Tokyo's Meguro Ward on the night of Dec. 20 last year.
Renowned Japanese pianist Kyohei Sorita was found guilty of driving at 144 kph, exceeding the 60 kph speed limit, on a Tokyo expressway in December 2022. The Tokyo District Court sentenced Sorita to three months in jail, suspended for two years, according to the ruling. Presiding Judge Yoshihiro Hayashi deemed Sorita's criminal responsibility "not light" due to the severe speeding violation.
The defense had requested a fine instead of jail time, arguing that a sentence would impact Sorita's international activities. However, the court maintained that the sentence would not hinder his career. Sorita, who placed second in the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in 2021, expressed remorse in court and vowed to take responsibility for his actions and continue his musical pursuits.
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