Tokyo gubernatorial candidate sues weekly magazine for libel

Tokyo gubernatorial candidate sues weekly magazine for libel

Shuntaro Torigoe (standing), an opposition block candidate in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, speaks during a meeting at his campaign office in Tokyo on July 21, 2016, about a report in weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun alleging he made unwanted sexual advances to a woman. Torigoe dismissed the allegation as "groundless," saying he is "mortified by the heartless defamation." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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