Livedoor’s current boss, Kozo Hiramatsu is confident about the future of Livedoor.
“We have talented people, have no debts, have technologies, and the brand name of Livedoor has become known widely to the public,” Hiramatsu said in an interview. “What we are missing now is a reputation, or so to say trust from society.”
In a recent AP interview Horie admitted to “standing out”. He said, “”I stood out too much,” he said in an exclusive interview Wednesday at his lawyer’s Tokyo office, looking relaxed in a black sweat shirt that said “Billionaire Boys Club.”
“Tackling something new means doing what’s not considered yet by the legal system,” he said.
Prosecutors wrapped up their case against Horie on Friday demanding a 4 year prison term, a US$42,000 fine or both.
“The defendant, who owned large amounts of shares, schemed to raise his personal profit” through illegal maneuvers, Ichikawa said. “His violations of criminal law are very grave.”
