Fuji TV staffer not prosecuted over alleged molestation of woman
By Tokyo Reporter Staff on February 10, 2021
TOKYO (TR) – Prosecutors have announced the non-prosecution of a male staff member of Fuji Television Network, Inc. over the alleged molestation of a woman in Minato Ward last year, reports Nippon News Network (Feb. 10).
Early on September 2, 2020, Yohei Hayashi, 35, used a bicycle to approach the woman, aged in her 20s, as she walked on a road in Nishi Azabu. He then allegedly fondled her chest.
Upon his arrest on suspicion of violating metropolitan public nuisance ordinance on November 11, Hayashi denied the allegations, the Azabu Police Station said previously.
GSDF staffer not prosecuted over alleged molestation of school girl
By Tokyo Reporter Staff on February 5, 2021
TOKYO (TR) – Prosecutors have announced the non-prosecution of a 35-year-old Ground Self-Defense Force member over the alleged molestation of an elementary school girl last month, reports NHK (Feb. 4).
At around 2:00 p.m. on January 11, Takuya Kubo, a major in the Ground Research and Development Command, allegedly abducted the girl, a fifth-year student, from an event in Chiyoda Ward.
Kubo then took the girl into a room of a building in neighboring Chuo Ward and fondled her body.
The following day, police arrested Kubo for abduction for the purpose of obscenity and indecent assault. Police did not reveal whether he admitted to the allegations.
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A French judge investigating Tokyo’s alleged vote-buying for its bid to host the Summer Olympics labeled a Japanese probe into the claims “limited” and having “many flaws,” according to the sources with knowledge of the matter.
Track star Sota Kawatsura not prosecuted over alleged rape of woman Prosecutors have announced the non-prosecution of track and field star Sota Kawatsura over the alleged rape of a female acquaintance in Ota Ward last year, reports TBS News
Early on April 22, 2020, Kawatsura, 31, is alleged to have sexually assaulted the woman, aged in her 20s, inside her residence.
Upon his arrest on suspicion of coerced intercourse last month, Kawatsura denied the allegations. “[The act] was not forced,” the suspect was quoted by the Kamata Police Station.
On Tuesday, prosecutors with the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor’s Office announced the non-prosecution of Kawatsura. No reason for the non-prosecution was given.
Business groups and the National Governors Association call for a legal basis for imposing punishment. But the Japanese Medical Science Federation has issued a statement in opposition to statutory penalties, saying that it would become difficult to obtain cooperation from citizens and that some people may avoid taking tests for the virus for fear of being penalized.
Lawyer Masaru Wakasa, a former head of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor s Office s public security department, expressed understanding for a legal revision. It is difficult under the current law to crack down on negative behavior including refusing to be admitted to hospital, he said.