Johnny's Entertainment Apologizes for Founder's Sexual Abuse Allegations
TL;DR
Johnny & Associates, a Japanese talent agency, issued a formal apology for the sexual abuse allegations against its founder Johnny Kitagawa. The apology was issued after an internal investigation and pressure from fans following a recent documentary and victim coming forward. The company's president, Julie Fujishima, apologized to the victims but refrained from commenting on the veracity of the allegations. She also mentioned preventive measures to ensure such incidents don't happen again. No civil lawsuits or resignations are expected.
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