One year after Smile-Up’s establishment, 528 victims of Johnny Kitagawa’s abuse receive compensation, highlighting ongoing challenges.
Johnny Kitagawa Sexual Assault: 528 People Compensated, Dilemma Unfolds1Old Men’s Friends Club ★.Nov. 30, 2024 (Sat) 17:38:03.98ID:x06yTRD99
On November 29th, “smile-up.” announced the status of compensation on their official website for the sexual assault allegations made by the late Johnny Kitagawa. “It has been about a year since the company was established with the aim of providing compensation and relief to victims of sexual assault. To date, 1,007 people have filed claims for compensation. Of these, 237 people who could not be contacted were excluded, leaving 770 people, of which 544 were eligible for compensation. 214 people were excluded because their enrollment could not be confirmed. Compensation was paid to 528 people, or 97% of the total. The amount of compensation varies depending on the extent of the damage, but it is said that the company initially offered 18 million yen to Ishimaru Shimon, former vice-representative of the Johnny’s Sexual Abuse Issues Victims’ Association (now disbanded). However, he himself demanded 1.8 billion yen. There are exceptions, such as Smile-up suing Ishimaru, because the amounts claimed by both sides are far apart, but I think it’s fair to say that compensation is being paid appropriately, with 97% of the compensation paid in about a year.” (Entertainment reporter) On X, attention was focused on the number of people who received compensation. “I think that providing care to correct the perceptions of these people who have been exposed for many years to an abnormal environment where child sexual abuse has become the norm is also an important form of compensation for the victims.” “There may be thousands of victims who have no choice but to give in. Johnny Kitagawa’s use of his position to commit indecent acts against minors will never be forgiven, even in death. It’s not about money.》 《The number of people is so huge it’s scary.》 Read more on smartflash Last updated: 2024.11.30 17:30.
It’s at a level where they should have to use all of their inheritances to provide compensation, but the media doesn’t seem to point this out. It’s not something that can be ended with just 1 or 2 million yen per person.
Old men have their types too, so guys like Nagase and Akanishi never got any. They like short guys with baby faces, and all the members of Arashi got all the girls.
If you turn a blind eye to being treated like an old man’s toy, you’ll be treated better than other offices, and your requests to do prominent work will be easily granted. That’s a problem.
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