GaaSyy, Japanese YouTuber-turned-politician, expelled from parliament for absenteeism.

Yoshikazu Higashitani, a YouTuber known as GaaSyy, has been expelled from Japan's parliament for failing to show up for work since his election in July. GaaSyy, who has over 1.2 million subscribers, was investigated by police for allegedly defaming and intimidating celebrities in his videos. His election campaign was launched from abroad, and he claimed he was afraid of being detained by police if he returned to Japan. His ouster from parliament was approved by 235 votes to 1, and he has been paid about $149,000, which is all of his salary and bonuses calculated from his election to the time of his removal.