Ex-sumo champ Harumafuji to be referred to prosecutors soon

Ex-sumo champ Harumafuji to be referred to prosecutors soon

Police plan to refer retired sumo grand champion Harumafuji, seen in this file photo, to prosecutors soon on suspicion of assaulting fellow Mongolian wrestler Takanoiwa in October 2017 and may also attach a recommendation that he be indicted, investigative sources said on Dec. 4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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