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Post by Admin on Oct 18, 2023 23:59:21 GMT
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2024 6:13:28 GMT
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Post by Admin on Mar 28, 2024 14:38:02 GMT
The BBC reported that SMILE-UP. President Noriyuki Higashiyama admitted that Johnny Kitagawa and two other staff members committed sexual assault.
The company said, ``Today, it was reported on BBC News that our president Noriyuki Higashiyama had heard that two staff members from the former Johnny's agency, other than the late Johnny Kitagawa, had committed sexual assault. Our company was aware of this incident at the time of the investigation by the "Recurrence Prevention Special Team by External Experts" (hereinafter referred to as the "Recurrence Prevention Special Team") last year, and we have taken measures to prevent recurrence for the two people concerned. I have already explained this to the special teams."
Regarding this incident, a report by the Special Team to Prevent Recurrence dated August 29 of last year stated, ``The special team's investigation also confirmed that there were sexual assaults by Johnny's office employees in addition to Mr. Johnny.'' '', the Special Recurrence Prevention Team has already investigated the matter,'' and the staff member in question was ``strictly dealt with in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and work regulations by September of last year.''
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Post by Admin on Apr 10, 2024 13:40:54 GMT
BBC reporter Azar commented on SMILE-UP. President Higashiyama's statement regarding sexual assault by two staff members other than Johnny, saying, ``We will fully cooperate if the person concerned files a criminal complaint, but he does not have the authority to do so.'' It was criticized as not leading to relief for victims.
BBC Other reporter: ``(President Higashiyama) is not aware that he has to deal with the sexual assault allegations that are still ongoing.I was shocked by the way he spoke openly about the sexual assault (of the two men).'' In Japan, there is tremendous discrimination against people who have experienced sexual abuse.Imagine how difficult it is to come forward to the police."
Reporter Azar pointed out the difficulty of victims coming forward and reiterated the need to report the information obtained from SMILE-UP. to the police.
He also pointed out that the Japanese media should have dug deeper when an investigation by an outside expert revealed sexual assaults other than those committed by Johnny.
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Post by Admin on Apr 25, 2024 6:07:38 GMT
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