Bow and arrows sideline anti-whaling activist
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The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has distanced itself from anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune over allegations he carried a bow and arrow during confrontations with Japanese whalers in the Southern Ocean. The 45-year-old New Zealander is expected to face his final court hearing in Japan on Thursday after he boarded a Japanese whaling fleet ship in February. He is contesting the validity of four charges and denies a charge of assault. Sea Shepherd says Mr Bethune's possession of a weapon while at sea is against the conservation group's policy. The group says it will continue to support Mr. Bethune through his legal battle in Japan, but it will not select him for future anti-whaling campaigns.
Presenter: Sen Lam
Speaker: Dan Harris, lawyer for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
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