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SEX CRIMES 3

Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Dec 20, 2022
'Kobe Cannibal': Media's fascination lingers on in the West after death
Despite his one-time fame, the death of notorious murderer and cannibal Issei Sagawa received only cursory coverage in Japan, in contrast to the West.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 10, 2022
Japan to draw up legislation to ensure sex criminals can't find work in schools
The legislation is set to be submitted to the regular session of parliament as early as 2024.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 1, 2022
Browns QB Deshaun Watson set to make debut against Texans
Watson hasn't played this year due to the 11-game suspension he received after being accused of sexual misconduct by more than two dozen women.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 24, 2022
Some Russian commanders knew of sexual violence or encouraged it, lawyer advising Kyiv says
Ukrainian authorities say the numbers of victims is likely to be far greater than estimated because parts of the country remain occupied and victims are often reluctant to come forward.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 30, 2022
China revises law to tackle sexual harassment and discrimination
The updates to the women's law comes amid a major step back in gender equality this month with no women being appointed to sit on the top-decision making Politburo.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 20, 2022
Trump deposed by rape accuser’s lawyers in defamation suit
Trump had no choice but to go ahead with the deposition after a New York judge last week rejected the former president's latest effort to put the questioning on hold.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Oct 13, 2022
Former skater Sarah Abitbol 'feels punished' for speaking out about sexual abuse
Former figure skating star Sarah Abitbol lifted the lid on sexual abuse in sports in France by revealing she was raped by her former coach as a teenager — but says she feels she was "punished" as a result.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 12, 2022
Rape scandal triggers exit of Hockey Canada chief and board
It was recently revealed in the media that Hockey Canada had two slush funds to settle payments for victims of sexual assault, and the organization has lost several of its top sponsors.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 5, 2022
Becky Sauerbrunn calls for ouster of officials named in abuse report
The two-time World Cup winner said players were 'horrified and heartbroken' by the findings of a report published on Monday following a year-long investigation.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 4, 2022
U.S. women's soccer probe uncovers 'systemic' abuse and sexual misconduct
The 172-page report included interviews with more than 200 NWSL players and detailed patterns of abuse from team coaches.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 1, 2022
Thousands back former SDF member demanding sexual assault probe
Rina Gonoi, 22, alleges that she was assaulted by multiple male colleagues while on a training exercise in 2021, a year after she joined the Ground Self-Defense Force.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2022
Toyota won't renew contract with actor Teruyuki Kagawa after alleged sexual assault
The automaker has already pulled its commercials featuring Kagawa, and broadcaster TBS has said it will remove the actor from its weekday morning information program.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 29, 2022
4chan owner under fire for sexual violence remarks in wake of scandal
2channel founder Hiroyuki Nishimura said that hostesses who entertain men at bars receive high pay in exchange for tolerating sexual violence, triggering harsh criticism.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2022
Actor Teruyuki Kagawa apologizes after report alleges he groped hostess
The report also said the kabuki performer took off the hostess' bra and passed it around to colleagues in an incident in 2019.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 21, 2022
In India, new trauma as 11 convicted of gang rape and murder walk free
The convicts' early release came as the country marks 10 years since the horrific gang-rape of a young woman on a bus in the capital, New Delhi, which set off nationwide protests.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 30, 2022
Singer R. Kelly given 30-year prison term for racketeering and sex crimes
The sentence was imposed nine months after Kelly, 55, was convicted of exploiting his stardom and wealth over decades to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Tokyo Metro’s overseas efforts begin in earnest with London deal
Tokyo Metro will soon have a role in the running of London's Elizabeth Line, a major train route serving the U.K.’s capital city and environs.
Russia fired experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin says
Ukrainian firefighters work on a spot following an airstrike in Dnipro on Thursday.
Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82
Yokozuna Kitanofuji enters the ring during the May 1970 grand sumo tournament in Tokyo.
Man charged with murder allegedly made victim date other men for money
A car carrying suspect Ryotaro Masuda, who was indicted for allegedly beating his 25-year-old girlfriend to death, leaves the Shibuya Police Station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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