Defendants had been accused of forcing victim to drink large quantities of alcohol and sexually assaulting her
Saitama prosecutor drops case against 2 doctors, 1 medical student accused in gang rape of teen girl
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Defendants had been accused of forcing victim to drink large quantities of alcohol and sexually assaulting her
Investigative sources revealed there was no clear evidence linking defendant to crime
Man climbed over a fence from platform and down onto railway tracks
Locations are about 12 kilometers apart; police have not indicated the cases are related
Chain did not completely pay fees over 2-year period for its 235 hotels nationwide
Victim suffered bone fractures to his face
Suspect allegedly threatened, 'I'll kill you'
Gangster avoided an 8-year sentence for extortion
Employee also extended loan of more than ¥2 million
Girl was found collapsed and bleeding with 2 knives protruding from her chest