Video: 'Paul McCartney Released from Prison in Japan to Screaming Fans - CBS Evening News - January 25, 1980'

(Friday, January 25, 1980, 4:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — Paul McCartney was released from the Metropolitan Tokyo Detention Center this afternoon and deported after the prosecutor’s office decided the former Beatle had “been punished enough” for allegedly trying to smuggle marijuana into Japan 10 days ago. Continue reading Paul McCartney released from Japanese jail 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 25 1980) →

Video: '1980 Paul McCartney Busted in Japan'

(Thursday, January 17, 1980) — Narcotics agents questioned Paul McCartney today about the half-pound of marijuana he allegedly brought into the country, then officers led him past a crowd of shouting Japanese fans to his second night in jail. Continue reading Paul McCartney questioned in Japan on marijuana charges 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 17 1980) →

Video: 'Paul McCartney Arrested in Tokyo on Marijuana Possession - CBS Evening News - January 16, 1980'

(Wednesday, January 16, 1980, 3:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was taken into custody for alleged possession of about a half-pound of marijuana after arriving at Tokyo International Airport today, Japanese customs officials said. Continue reading Paul McCartney arrested in Japan on marijuana charge 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 16 1980) →