Harumafuji's assault sandal

Undated file photos show sumo grand champion Kakuryu (L) and sekiwake Terunofuji, both of whom were questioned by police in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 21, 2017 in connection with grand champion Harumafuji's alleged assault of a lower-ranked sumo wrestler in a drunken brawl in October 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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