Japanese pop idol’s apology for being assaulted at home sparks outrage


TOKYO (SCMP): A Japanese idol’s apology over being assaulted has triggered waves of anger towards her management company by people in Japan and around the world.

Maho Yamaguchi, a member of pop group NGT48, apologised for causing “trouble” after she spoke out about an alleged assault that occurred in December 2018.

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