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Jeremy O. Harris released from Japanese detention after drug arrest

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The American playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris has been released from detention in Japan three weeks after he was taken into custody on suspicion of...

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  1. Rolling Stone

    Jeremy O. Harris Arrested at Japan Airport After Officials Allegedly Found Ecstasy in His Bag (opens Rolling Stone)

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    'Slave Play' writer Jeremy O. Harris was arrested in Japan last month after customs officers at an Okinawa airport allegedly found MDMA in his bag.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Acclaimed Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Detained in Japan on Drug Allegations (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Tony-nominated playwright has been detained in Okinawa since mid-November and was quietly dropped from Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival, where he was due to appear for his indie road movie 'Erupcja,' co-starring Charli XCX.

  3. The Guardian

    Playwright Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling (opens The Guardian)

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    The writer of the Tony award-nominated Slave Play remains in custody after authorities say they found MDMA in his bag

  4. Variety

    ‘Slave Play’ Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Arrested in Japan on Drug Allegations (opens Variety)

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    Jeremy O. Harris remains in custody in Okinawa after customs officials allegedly found MDMA in his bag.

  5. NBC News

    American playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan on suspicion of drug smuggling (opens NBC News)

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    A prominent American playwright and actor, Jeremy O. Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling the psychedelic drug known as ecstasy, officials said Saturday

  6. CBS News

    American playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan for allegedly smuggling ecstasy (opens CBS News)

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    Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.

  7. Breitbart News

    'Emily in Paris' Actor Jeremy O. Harris Charged with Drug Smuggling in Japan (opens Breitbart News)

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    Playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris was reportedly arrested at an airport in Japan on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country. | Entertainment

  8. Deadline

    Jeremy O. Harris Released From Custody In Japan After Drug Allegations (opens Deadline)

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    Slave Play playwright Jeremy O. Harris has been has been released in Japan after being arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs.

  9. Variety

    Jeremy O. Harris Released From Custody in Japan After Drug Smuggling Allegations (opens Variety)

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    Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris has been released from police custody in Japan after being arrested on suspicion of smuggling drugs.

  10. NBC New York

    Jeremy O. Harris released from Japanese detention after drug arrest (opens NBC New York)

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    The American playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris has been released from detention in Japan three weeks after he was taken into custody on suspicion of...

  11. The Guardian

    Japan releases playwright Jeremy O Harris three weeks after arrest for alleged drug smuggling (opens The Guardian)

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    The Emily in Paris actor and writer of the Tony-nominated Slave Play remains in Japan while prosecutors investigate the alleged discovery of MDMA in his bag

  12. NBC News

    American playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling (opens NBC News)

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    The American playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris has been released from detention in Japan three weeks after he was taken into custody on suspicion of smuggling the drug ecstasy

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