At the end of 2007, Japan’s top bodybuilder, Hidetada Yamagishi found himself in a place no one wishes to be in… jail. Flexonline.com broke the story about Hidetada being arrested shortly after the Arnold Classic competitor lists were announced. There’s been a lot of speculation over what happened to Hide and the rumors are running rampant. I took a trip to visit Hidetada and talk with him. Read the news story here: http://www.getbig.com/news/2008/01/20080101hide.htm
Flexonline.com broke the story about Hidetada being arrested a while before Christmas at Los Angeles’ LAX airport for possession of controlled substances. According to Flexonline, he is still in custody and could be released on bail in a few days. As seen in the document below, bail is set for $180,000 and his next court date is January 8, 2008. After this news the official Arnold Classic competitor list was updated and Hidetada’s name was removed. Who might take his place???