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Top Fuji TV executives in Japan resign over sex scandal


Published on 2025-01-27 14:24:16 - MSN
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The article from MSN discusses a significant scandal at Fuji TV, one of Japan's leading television networks, where top executives resigned due to a sex scandal. The executives involved included Fuji Media Holdings President Masashi Morita, Fuji TV President Hisashi Kanazashi, and Chairman of the Board of Directors Osamu Kaneko. The scandal came to light after a woman, who was a former employee, accused a senior executive of sexual harassment, claiming she was coerced into sexual acts under the guise of work-related discussions. This led to a broader investigation revealing inappropriate behavior by multiple executives. The resignations were announced to address the public outcry and restore trust in the network's management. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about workplace harassment in Japan's entertainment industry.

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