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MISCONDUCT

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 24, 2019
Ghosn lawyer asks why charges were dropped against Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa
Explanation requested over the decision not to indict the automaker's chief for his involvement in the ex-chairman's alleged financial misconduct.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 25, 2019
Carlos Ghosn to hold news conference in mid-April or later, his lawyer says
Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn is expected to hold a news conference in mid-April or later, one of his lawyers said.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 26, 2019
NFL updates stance on Robert Kraft as he faces prostitute-solicitation arrest warrant
An arrest warrant for Patriots owner Robert Kraft is expected Monday, which prompted the NFL to release an updated statement on the status of the pillar of the New England franchise.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 21, 2018
New York justice lets movie maker Harvey Weinstein's criminal charges stand
A New York state judge on Thursday denied Harvey Weinstein's motion to dismiss criminal charges that he sexually assaulted two women, rejecting the movie producer's argument that the case was tainted by police and prosecutorial misconduct.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 10, 2018
Report that Carlos Ghosn planned to oust Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa brings relationship into focus
Almost three weeks after his shock arrest, former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn's relationship with his former protege is emerging as key to determining what may have triggered the investigation that has put the car industry titan in a Tokyo jail cell.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 4, 2018
U.S. radio station freezes out holiday song 'Baby It's Cold Outside' over lyrics deemed inappropriate to women
A U.S. radio station is giving the cold shoulder to the classic "Baby It's Cold Outside," removing the song from its lineup of holiday music because its lyrics are inappropriate toward women, staff members say.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 21, 2018
Accuser of Trump's high court nominee willing to testify if terms are fair and her safety is ensured: reports
A lawyer for the woman accusing Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's U.S. Supreme Court nominee, of sexual assault told a Senate panel the professor would be willing to testify next week if it provides "terms that are fair and which ensure her safety," an email obtained by U.S. media on Thursday showed.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 6, 2018
Trudeau, facing 2000 journalist groping allegation, says he apologized and did nothing wrong
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a supporter of feminist causes, on Thursday conceded for the first time that he had apologized in 2000 to a woman who accused him of groping her but insisted he did not feel he had done anything wrong.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2018
Put on probation, Uber wins London license to avoid ban
Uber Technologies Inc. won a probationary license to operate in London on Tuesday in a partial victory for its new chief executive after it made changes to ease strained relations with city authorities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 22, 2018
Intel CEO resigns after probe of relationship with employee
Intel Corp. CEO Brian Krzanich resigned on Thursday after a probe found a consensual relationship with an employee violated company policy.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jun 15, 2018
NY court nixes Trump appeal in 'Apprentice' contestant's lawsuit
New York state's highest court on Thursday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's latest bid to avoid potentially having to answer questions under oath in a defamation lawsuit by a former contestant on his television show "The Apprentice."
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 18, 2018
Lawyer offers $100,000 to identify man Stormy Daniels says threatened her
Adult-film actress Stormy Daniels on Tuesday released a sketch of a man she said warned her in 2011 to stop discussing her claims she had a sexual encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump, while her lawyer offered a $100,000 reward for information about the man.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 29, 2018
Lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels seeks to grill Trump under oath
Adult film star Stormy Daniels' lawyer asked a federal judge for permission to question U.S. President Donald Trump under oath over an agreement to keep her quiet before the 2016 election about their alleged sexual relationship.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Mar 27, 2018
Stormy Daniels interview draws most '60 Minutes' viewers in decade: Nielsen
An adult film star's account of her alleged sexual dalliance with President Donald Trump drew the highest ratings in 10 years for CBS's "60 Minutes," according to Nielsen ratings released by the network.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jan 11, 2018
Actor Michael Douglas makes pre-emptive move to deny sexual misconduct
Oscar winning actor Michael Douglas has issued a pre-emptive denial of a sexual misconduct accusation, saying he wanted to get ahead of a potential story being investigated by Hollywood publications.
EDITORIALS
Jul 26, 2016
Misconduct by adult guardians
Financial misconduct by lawyers and others serving as guardians for incapacitated adults risks ruining public trust in the adult guardianship system.
EDITORIALS
Mar 26, 2015
Coping with research misconduct
The education and science ministry should not hesitate to revise a government guideline for dealing with research conduct so that it ensures fairness and transparency for the accused during investigations.
EDITORIALS
Feb 18, 2015
Blight of research misconduct
Strong pressure on scientists to make notable achievements — and thereby secure research funds — is fueling research misconduct.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 22, 2015
2014 saw second yearly decline in disciplinary action taken against misbehaving cops
Showing progress in efforts to improve the image of police tarnished by misconduct in recent years, the number of officers and staff who were disciplined decreased by 89 on year to 300 in 2014 in a second consecutive year of decline, the National Police Agency said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 21, 2014
Obokata beefs up defense with new papers
Embattled stem cell researcher Haruko Obokata submitted additional documents to the state-backed Riken Institute on Sunday to back up her denials of alleged misconduct in her research methods, and called for more time to prepare evidence, her lawyer said Monday.

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