Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by host

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Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebrities

Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebritiesFuji Television headquarter building is seen Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Tokyo. The head of Japan's Fuji Television network announced plans on Friday for an independent investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against one of the country's top celebrities and company officials' suspected involvement.

Fuji TV President Koichi Minato on Friday apologized for “causing tremendous trouble and concern due to the reports” and said an external panel would investigate the actions of company officials, including himself. “The uproar created by Mr. Masahiro Nakai ... reflects not only a problem in the entertainment industry generally, but, specifically, it exposes serious flaws in your corporate governance,” Rising Sun said in an open letter to the board of Fuji dated Jan. 14.

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