TOKIO's Yamaguchi Tatsuya to go on hiatus, placed on house arrest

[Nikki B.]

 

It's been announced that TOKIO member Yamaguchi Tatsuya will be going on hiatus and has been placed on house arrest for an indefinite period. 

 

Yamaguchi was under investigation of sexual assault after committing sexual acts against a high school girl in February. Consequently, Yamaguchi held a press conference on April 26 in Tokyo where he talked about the details of the incident and apologized for his actions. 

 

At the beginning of the press conference, Johnny's & Associates' consulting lawyer described the incident. He explained that on February 12, Yamaguchi was drinking at home when he called the victim and her friend over, and committed sexual acts. After receiving a report from the victim, the police opened an investigation against Yamaguchi in late-March. 

 

To parties concerned and fans, Yamaguchi bowed his head and said, "I cannot apologize enough." He also expressed his feelings toward the other TOKIO members, "I've fought with them for half my life. By helping each other, TOKIO was able to reach this point. When I think about how they must be feeling due to my self-centered actions, I don't know what to do." He continued, "It might be wishful thinking, but if there is a place for me, I hope to continue as TOKIO."

 

Finally, he apologized to the victim, "I thought about it everyday... When I think about how she may not forget it for the rest of her life, I feel very sorry." Regarding his suspension, he commented, "It's not something I can decide. I will spend my time reflecting on my actions while praying that the victim, her friend, and family will feel at peace, and live a lifestyle that they had been living prior to the incident."

 

Sources: natalie, Oricon

Credit: tokyohive

[StrifeRaider]

I'm surprised they are actually doing this as Japan has virtually no laws or anything against these sort of things. 

[JisungsCheekbones]

what is with the whole underage girl thing. is it really THAT HARD to get a woman who has actually reached adulthood

[Mister Dove]

what is with the whole underage girl thing. is it really THAT HARD to get a woman who has actually reached adulthood

 

i don't think these dirtbags go after underage girls just because they can't get it on with the adult women, they probably can't get it up for adult women.

[JisungsCheekbones]

i don't think these dirtbags go after underage girls just because they can't get it on with the adult women, they probably can't get it up for adult women.

 

i agree

they have a fixation on children

[Moon Jellyfish]

Hopefully that 'hiatus' turns into something permanent and he never comes back, but we'll see. 

[--Mari--]

Hopefully that 'hiatus' turns into something permanent and he never comes back, but we'll see. 

I think it will. Most indefinite suspensions in Je turn to being fired. 

[Misa]

Hiatus?? Kick him out!!

[blank_stare]

i don't think these dirtbags go after underage girls just because they can't get it on with the adult women, they probably can't get it up for adult women.

I wonder how he got a child then.

[Mister Dove]

I wonder how he got a child then.

 

i hope you realize i didn't mean that literally i thought what i meant was obvious, i guess not

[blank_stare]

i hope you realize i didn't mean that literally i thought what i meant was obvious, i guess not

Lol, it’s fine. I know what you mean.

[Takehiko Inoue]

I'm surprised they are actually doing this as Japan has virtually no laws or anything against these sort of things.

Where did you get this idea and which law(s) are you referring to? if it's about child protection laws, we've always had it. But like with any country, there are perverts who can't control their urges, that doesn't mean there are no consequences. 

[industry's final boss]

ajsdjad hiatus??!??!?!?! he better not come back!!!