Nov 09 (NHK) - A Japanese group has called on domestic media organizations to jointly conduct a review on the media's silence regarding the sexual abuse by the late founder of a powerful talent agency.
The group, which studies social issues, made the request with regard to the abuse of talents by Johnny Kitagawa, the former head of the agency previously called Johnny & Associates.
The agency admitted to the abuse in September, saying it had continued for many years. A team of legal and sexual abuse experts set up by the agency said the media's silence on the issue had played a role.
In a news conference on Wednesday, the group expressed concern about the reviews and investigations launched by TV stations into the matter, saying they are inadequate and their methods have been varied. ...continue reading
Source: ANNnewsCH
