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Accusers in Japanese boy band producer's sex scandal say they hope for apology, compensation
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Junya Hiramoto, head of Johnny's Sexual Assault Victims Association speaks during an interview with The Associated Press Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in Tokyo. A group of men who say they were sexually abused by a Japanese boy band producer expressed hope Monday that the company will agree to provide financial compensation and introduce measures to prevent a recurrence. - photo by AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko
TOKYO (AP) — A group of men who say they were sexually abused by a Japanese boy band producer expressed hope Monday that the company will provide financial compensation and introduce measures to prevent a recurrence. They say producer Johnny Kitagawa sexually preyed on young dancers and singers for decades, having them stay at his luxury home, handing them cash and leveraging promises of potential fame. The company, Johnny & Associates, is a powerful force in Japan's entertainment industry.