Lawmaker accused over alleged abuse of secretary willing to stay

Japanese lawmaker Mayuko Toyota speaks at a press conference in her electoral constituency in Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Sept. 18, 2017, following a meeting with her supporters over allegations that she physically and verbally abused a secretary in May. The 42-year-old lower house member apologized over the allegations and expressed her desire to run in a general election which could be held in late October. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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