TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The president of Fuji Television Network apologized Friday over allegations it was involved in a sexual misconduct scandal involving Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai, best known as a member of the now-defunct pop group SMAP, and a woman.
Koichi Minato, who also announced the establishment of a new investigation panel led by lawyers, said that while the network was aware of the incident in June 2023, it was not disclosed as "we prioritized the woman's physical and mental recovery as well as the protection of her privacy, considering it a highly sensitive matter."
