Justice minister faces criminal complaint

TOKYO, Japan - Justice Minister Midori Matsushima meets with reporters in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 17, 2014, as an opposition lawmaker filed a criminal complaint with prosecutors against her for alleged election law violation, arguing her action to distribute paper fans to her constituents could constitute a legally-banned "donation."

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