Japan rape accuser condemns prosecution’s failure to protect victims
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In 2024, a Japanese prosecutor, identified as Hikari, publicly accused her superior in Osaka of rape, leading to his arrest and subsequent retraction of his confession. Hikari has since criticized her office for failing to protect victims of harassment and has requested an independent investigation into the matter, along with preventative measures. She believes there are other instances of harassment within the legal profession. Her request for a third-party panel to investigate was rejected by the justice ministry and the prosecutors’ office. The rejection was based on the fact that Hikari has also filed a lawsuit against the state seeking compensation.
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AI-ExtractedThe prosecutors’ office said they would “refrain from responding” to Hikari's request.
Hikari filed a suit against the state last month, seeking compensation.
Kentaro Kitagawa was arrested and admitted the assault but later withdrew his statement.
Hikari accused Osaka’s then top prosecutor of raping her six years earlier.
A Japanese prosecutor accused her boss of rape.
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