Fuji TV to sue former executives over their response to Nakai scandal

Fuji Television Network has sparked controversy by filing a lawsuit against former President Koichi Minato and Executive Vice President Toru Ota for alleged negligence in handling an alleged sexual assault case involving former TV star Masahiro Nakai. The company has taken punitive measures, including demoting programming heads and suspending individuals involved in secondary harassment cases, all under corporate law. Separately, the then-head of news operations faced a two-month suspension after another harassment incident. President Kenji Shimizu hinted at potential legal action against Nakai, sparking debate over accountability.