OSAKA, Sep 01 (News On Japan) –
The Osaka District Court on September 1st sentenced Kenshi Nishimura, a 29-year-old karateka who competed within the Tokyo Olympics, to a few years in jail for sexually assaulting a lady who was unable to withstand because of intoxication.
Nishimura, a former member of Japan’s nationwide karate staff, was charged over a 2022 incident during which he assaulted a feminine acquaintance who was severely intoxicated and unable to defend herself. Prosecutors additionally accused him of inflicting her harm. Nishimura denied the fees, claiming the girl was not in a state the place she couldn’t resist.
However, the courtroom dominated that the sufferer “was so affected by alcohol that she could not even sit up, and was in no condition to resist.” The decide added, “The act ignored the victim’s dignity and was solely to satisfy sexual desire. The severity of the illegality and responsibility cannot be underestimated.”
Nishimura’s authorized staff plans to enchantment the ruling.
He had competed within the karate “kumite” class on the Tokyo Olympics and completed within the prime rankings.
Source: YOMIURI