Film director Sion Sono, known in the international festival circuits and for his recent debut in Hollywood, has been accused of sexual harassment and assault.
Sono, 60, responded to a Shukan Josei magazine article published Tuesday that alleged he had pressed actresses for sexual relations in return for a role in his work.
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