Scandal-hit lawmaker not to resign

Scandal-hit lawmaker not to resign

House of Representatives lawmaker Takaya Muto attends a press conference on Aug. 26, 2015, at the Diet building in Tokyo. A report about his involvement in a dubious stock deal forced him to leave the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, but Muto said he will not give up his parliamentary seat as he has not been involved in any illegal acts. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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