2023-08-21 12:30:47
Shimon Ishimaru (55), former Johnny’s Jr. and deputy representative of the “Johnny’s Sexual Abuse Problem Group”, became a member of the House of Councilors on the 21st, regarding the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa, the founder of Johnny’s Office (died in 2019). He visited the hall and asked Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker Renho and other members of the House of Councilors to prepare legislation at the extraordinary Diet session expected in the fall. In an interview with Renho, he said, “Why is the government not listening to us when we are raising our voices so much? I would like to ask Prime Minister Fumio Kishida directly.”
◆ “It was painful to hear.
Mr. Shimon Ishimaru, deputy representative of the Johnny’s Sexual Abuse Problem Group, having a conversation with Constitutional Democratic Party member Renho (middle) and House of Representatives member Kazunori Yamai (left).
The meeting was closed to the public, with a total of three people including Kazunori Yamai, a member of the House of Representatives. Mr. Ishimaru is said to have talked regarding his own sexual abuse and his requests to prevent recurrence. In an interview following the meeting, Renho said, “It was painful to hear. The United Nations pointed out that ‘there are hundreds of victims,’ but first we have to think regarding how to save their lives and their emotional problems.” pointed out.
On top of that, he said, “If Johnny’s office’s special team for recurrence prevention comes out, it will be the starting point for the investigation. I would like the government to hold a hearing (of those involved). The government issued an emergency package, but the victims’ voices. What kind of recurrence prevention measures can be created without asking the question?” Ishimaru said, “They sincerely listened to what I had to say. I want to thank them both.” (Isoko Mochizuki)
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