Japanese companies drop Johnny & Associates’ stars following agency scandal
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Stars represented by Johnny & Associates are being dropped by Japanese companies following an investigation that confirmed that the late founder sexually assaulted hundreds of children.
Johnny & Associates remains one of Japan's most powerful entertainment companies even after an investigation confirmed its late founder Johnny Kitagawa sexually assaulted several hundred children and teens over decades while whispers of his wrongdoings were ignored. His niece resigned as chief executive last week but still owns the company that specializes in boy bands.
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