In response to reports that Komeito member Masashi Kumano of the House of Councilors repeatedly sexually harassed a female acquaintance, the Komeito party calls for his resignation if confirmed, saying that the truth is outrageous. announced a comment.
It was reported on the 6th that Komeito member Masashi Kumano of the House of Councilors repeatedly sexually harassed women he knew on `` Bunshun Online '' and `` Daily Shincho '' by sending obscene messages on LINE. rice field.
Regarding this, the Komeito announced a comment on the morning of the 7th, saying, "It is very regrettable that we have caused you concern, and we deeply apologize. Currently, Kumano is in the hospital and cannot be confirmed by him, but if it is true, it is true. If there is, it is outrageous, and we will confirm with the person himself in the future, and if there is a fact, we will ask him to resign as a member of the Diet."
On the other hand, Mr. Kumano's lawyer told the party, ``The woman's claim was clearly different from the facts, and he strongly pressed Kumano to divorce his wife, and threatened to provide information to the weekly magazine if he did not respond. It means that it is explained that it has come.
Kumano is 57 years old and twice elected to the House of Councilors proportional representation.
After working as a doctor at a university hospital, he was first elected in the House of Councilors election in 2016, and has served as Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.