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Ex-top Tokyo prosecutor to face summary indictment over gambling

National / Crime & Legal Mar 13, 2021

Ex-top Tokyo prosecutor to face summary indictment over gambling

Hiromu Kurokawa had escaped indictment in July as prosecutors decided he had admitted to the gambling and received social punishment.

Japan panel says ex-top prosecutor should be indicted over gambling

National Dec 25, 2020

Japan panel says ex-top prosecutor should be indicted over gambling

Prior to the scandal over his games of mahjong with journalists, Kurokawa had been at the heart of a controversy in which the Abe government was forced to retreat.

Much ado about retirement ages and Japan's politicized bureaucracy

Issues | LAW OF THE LAND Jun 18, 2020

Much ado about retirement ages and Japan's politicized bureaucracy

by Colin P.A. Jones

The scandal surrounding top prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa has kicked off a debate on retirement ages and interference in Japan's civil service.

Japan government drops bill to delay top prosecutors’ retirement

National / Politics Jun 17, 2020

Japan government drops bill to delay top prosecutors’ retirement

The plan to raise the retirement age sparked an uproar, with many observers worried it would threaten the independence of the judiciary.

Prosecutor gambling scandal lifts veil on press access in Japan

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Jun 13, 2020

Prosecutor gambling scandal lifts veil on press access in Japan

by Philip Brasor

Will the incident prompt any major media outlet to change its ways when socializing with sources?

Media collaborators threaten press freedom in Japan

Commentary / Japan Jun 10, 2020

Media collaborators threaten press freedom in Japan

by Richard Solomon

Japan has too few good journalists because mainstream media reporters unconsciously begin their stories from the point of view of prized informants.

Resignation raises uncomfortable questions about Japan prosecutors' powers

National / Media | MEDIA MIX May 30, 2020

Resignation raises uncomfortable questions about Japan prosecutors' powers

by Philip Brasor

The public and the media cried foul because Kurokawa was seen to be sympathetic to the interests of the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Abe’s influence takes a hit with prosecutor scandal and bill reversal

National / Politics | ANALYSIS May 24, 2020

Abe’s influence takes a hit with prosecutor scandal and bill reversal

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Double punch casts a shadow over administration’s signature agenda-setting authority.

Top Tokyo prosecutor with close ties to Abe resigns after gambling exposé

National May 21, 2020

Top Tokyo prosecutor with close ties to Abe resigns after gambling exposé

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The revelation marks the latest controversy surrounding Kurokawa, who is seen as having a close relationship with the prime minister's administration.

Top prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa to resign over gambling expose

National / Politics May 21, 2020

Top prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa to resign over gambling expose

A top Japanese prosecutor thought to be favored by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's office intends to step down after a magazine report that he played mahjong for money and did so despite Japan's state of emergency over the new coronavirus, a judicial source said ...

In blow to Abe, panel delays showdown over prosecutor retirement bill

National / Politics May 15, 2020

In blow to Abe, panel delays showdown over prosecutor retirement bill

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The bill is a target of protests from the opposition and lawyers, who claim it would enable the politicization of an independent judiciary system.

Former prosecutors oppose government bill that selectively postpones retirement

National / Crime & Legal May 15, 2020

Former prosecutors oppose government bill that selectively postpones retirement

The changes would raise the retirement age for prosecutors, while allowing those in certain roles to postpone retirement with Cabinet approval.

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