A group of men who say they were sexually abused by a Japanese boy band producer has expressed hope that the company will provide financial compensation and introduce measures to prevent a recurrence.
Junya Hiramoto, head of Johnny's Sexual Assault Victims Association speaks during an interview with The Associated Press Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in Tokyo. A group of men who say they were sexually abused by a Japanese boy band producer expressed hope Monday that the company will agree to provide financial compensation and introduce measures to prevent a recurrence.
“We want Julie to apologize, as the chief executive and company owner,” said Shimon Ishimaru, one of nine men who have formed a group demanding an apology and compensation from the company. “For a company behind this big a crime to do nothing is unimaginable.” “Our wounds never fade,” Hiramoto said. “Do you think we aren’t still hurting? Do you think we can forget? Do you know what it’s like for us to come forward like this, filled with shame?”
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