Cambodian trainee seeks damages over alleged rapes at Japan farm

Woman's lawyer cites serious human rights abuse, while accused man denies claims

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The Cambodian woman's lawyer says that "taking advantage of the vulnerable position of a trainee" is a "serious abuse of human rights." © Kyodo

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Cambodian technical trainee on Monday filed a damages suit against a manager at a strawberry farm north of Tokyo, alleging multiple instances of rape over a five-month period that led to pregnancy and an abortion.

The 23-year-old woman is seeking about 80 million yen ($520,000) in damages from the 58-year-old manager at the farm in Tochigi prefecture, according to a complaint filed with the Tokyo District Court.

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