Japanese Talent Agency Apologizes for Sexual Abuse Scandal
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The president of Johnny & Associates Inc., Julie Keiko Fujishima, issued a video and written apology to those who have alleged sexual abuse by its late founder Johnny Kitagawa. The apology came a month after Kauan Okamoto claimed Kitagawa sexually abused him on multiple occasions as a young teen. Kitagawa was also the subject of numerous allegations of sexual misconduct. Fujishima expressed her deepest apologies to the victims and committed to implementing measures to address their needs.
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