TOKYO (TR) – The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has decided not to indict a former TBS Television employee over the alleged sexual assault of a woman at a karaoke bar in Minato Ward earlier this year.
On May 30, the man, 60, is alleged to have sexually assaulted the woman inside the parlor, located in Akasaka, after meeting her on a dating app for married people.
Police referred the man to prosecutors in September. Regarding allegations of non-consensual intercourse, the man admitted to the act but denied the charges. “There was consent,” he said.
The incident, which took place during their second meeting, happened after they ate dinner, persons familiar with the investigation said previously.
On Tuesday, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office decided not to indict the man. No reason for the non-indictment was given.
TBS Television commented in September, “We deeply regret that our employee has been referred to the prosecutor’s office. We will take appropriate action based on the results of the investigation.”