Jun 08 (Japan Times) - Junnosuke Taguchi, a former member of Japanese all-male idol group Kat-tun, was released on bail Friday after he was charged with possessing marijuana.
Taguchi, 33, and his partner Rena Komine, 38, who faces the same charge, each posted bail of ¥3 million ($28,000) the same day and were released from a police station in Tokyo.
According to the indictment, Taguchi and Komine, a former actress, had about 2.2 grams of marijuana on May 22 at the Tokyo apartment they shared.
Taguchi, dressed in a black suit and tie, fell to his knees outside the police station and apologized.
“I promise I will never touch illegal drugs including marijuana and become involved in crime,†Taguchi said, adding he will suspend his showbiz activities and focus on regaining the public’s trust.
Both Taguchi and Komine have admitted to allegations against them, according to investigators.
Source: ANNnewsCH