The appeal is dismissed.

The grounds of appeal are examined.

The judgment below

In light of the records, the court below reversed the judgment of the court of first instance which found the defendant guilty on the grounds that the facts charged in this case constitute a case where there is no proof of facts constituting the crime, and sentenced the defendant not guilty. There is no error of law by exceeding the bounds of the principle of free evaluation of evidence and exceeding the bounds of the principle of logic and experience, or by misapprehending the legal principles on defamation by publicly alleging false facts under Article 70(2)

Therefore, the appeal is dismissed. It is so decided as per Disposition by the assent of all participating Justices on the bench.