Japanese Talent Agency Apologizes for Sexual Abuse Scandal
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The CEO of Johnny and Associates, Japan's most powerful pop talent agency, has apologized to alleged victims of sexual abuse committed by its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa. A BBC documentary spoke to several victims and prompted a J-pop star to come forward with his story of abuse. Thousands of fans of Japanese boy bands have since signed a petition calling for a full investigation. Japanese media have long been accused of a cover-up.
- Johnny Kitagawa: Calls for probe after J-pop agency abuse apology BBC
- A Top Japanese Talent Agency Apologizes Amid Sexual Abuse Accusations The New York Times
- Japanese talent agency apologises over claims founder sexually abused boys The Guardian
- Head of Japanese entertainment company mired in sex abuse scandal apologizes, promises fix Yahoo Finance
- Major Japanese talent agency apologizes over sexual assault claims The Japan Times
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