In Narita, Japan, the star Paris Hilton was denied to enter into Japan two days after she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge in Las Vegas. Their strict immigration laws deny entrance into the country to people convicted of drug offense. Other stars that have also been denied entrance into Japan are soccer icon Diego Maradona was banned during the 2002 World Cup finals for past drug offenses, the Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney was arrested for marijuana possession upon arrival at Narita airport in the 1980’s. They were eventually allowed back but had to wait months or years depending on their charges.
I thought our immigration laws were strict but I would never think that other countries could deny a person over drug charges, especially if they were not convicted in that country. Stars are probably the ones that are more enforced because their personal business is always announced all over the world, so Japan is probably trying to keep a good reputation.
http://www.bostonherald.com/track/celebrity/view.bg?articleid=1283325
I find this story to be hilarious. Paris Hilton is such a spoiled brat! I bet she had a fit because somebody denied her of something! I can just imagine her stamping her feet and crossing her arms with a pouting look and saying "but..I'm Paris Hilton!" Serves her right! Just 'cause you're famous doesn't mean you can just get whatever you want ALL the time!
ReplyDeleteI think it's dumb that people are denied into a country for drug offenses that didn't occur in that country. But then again, I'm sure they have their reasons. Doesn't mean it's right. I do think it's hilarious that Paris couldn't enter, though. Seeing her FINALLY be denied something makes me think that there's some decency in the world. Now if only famous people weren't paid ridiculous amounts of money for doing absolutely NOTHING.
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