Education minister denies wrongdoing amid political fund questions

Education minister denies wrongdoing amid political fund questions

Education minister Hakubun Shimomura (3rd from L) speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2015, over allegations that he received donations from or sold tickets to fundraising parties to regional support groups that were not registered as political organizations. Shimomura denied any wrongdoing in his handling of political funds. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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