Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by celebrity host
Associated PressTOKYO — 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 scandal stems from reports that began in December by the Shukan Bunshun weekly magazine that Nakai had reached a 90 million yen settlement with a woman in connection with alleged sexual misconduct at a dinner party last year. The announcement of a formal inquiry comes after Rising Sun Management, which is an affiliate of U.S. investment management firm Dalton Investments -- which partially owns Fuji TV - criticized the network’s lack of transparency and demanded an investigation by a third party.
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