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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Yuri Kageyama

Men who say they were abused by a Japanese boy band producer criticize the company's response

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Members of a group of men who say they were sexually abused as boys by a Japanese entertainment mogul are accusing the company behind the scandal, previously known as Johnny's, of not being sincere in dealing with the victims.

Shimon Ishimaru, who represents the victims' group, said many have not yet received compensation. The group has asked to meet with company officials, but that has not happened, he said at a news conference with three other men who said they were victims.

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