Posted on Sep 9, 2023
Newshour - J-pop agency's new boss also faces abuse allegations - BBC Sounds
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In recent days, the Japanese pop industry has been gripped by a major sexual abuse scandal.
The president of Johnny and Associates - one of Japan's largest talent agencies - resigned on Thursday, amid allegations the company's late founder Johnny Kitagawa used his position to sexually abuse teenage boys.
Now the new president, Noriyuki Higashiyama - who was supposed to clean up the agency - finds himself accused of sexual abuse. He's said he could not remember the reported acts which he said may or may not have occurred.
The president of Johnny and Associates - one of Japan's largest talent agencies - resigned on Thursday, amid allegations the company's late founder Johnny Kitagawa used his position to sexually abuse teenage boys.
Now the new president, Noriyuki Higashiyama - who was supposed to clean up the agency - finds himself accused of sexual abuse. He's said he could not remember the reported acts which he said may or may not have occurred.
Newshour - J-pop agency's new boss also faces abuse allegations - BBC Sounds
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
Sgt Sheri Lynn This is What "Grooming" Looks Like. Media Professionals, Religious "Leaders" "Law Enforcement" Groomers usually place themselves in Position of Trust.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Unfortunately I am familiar with these types of *bleeps*. I remember the day in therapy when exactly what you wrote above was explained to me. So therapeutic, so sad, so maddening. But also freeing?
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"The new boss of a J-pop agency disgraced by the extensive sexual abuse committed by its late founder Johnny Kitagawa has also been accused of sexually assaulting young boys.
Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not remember the reported acts which he said may or may not have occurred.
He was named the new boss of Johnny and Associates after Kitagawa's niece stepped down on Thursday.
He will lead the agency's efforts to compensate victims and seek amends."...
"The new boss of a J-pop agency disgraced by the extensive sexual abuse committed by its late founder Johnny Kitagawa has also been accused of sexually assaulting young boys.
Noriyuki Higashiyama said he could not remember the reported acts which he said may or may not have occurred.
He was named the new boss of Johnny and Associates after Kitagawa's niece stepped down on Thursday.
He will lead the agency's efforts to compensate victims and seek amends."...
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