TOKYO (TR) – The trial for movie director and firm govt Hideo Sakaki, who stands accused of sexually assaulting two potential actresses, continued on the Tokyo District Court on Tuesday, studies the Mainichi Shimbun (Dec. 23).
During the proceedings, the prosecution mentioned that they’re looking for a 10-year jail sentence for Sakaki on suspicion of quasi-rape. The prosecution described the crimes “despicable and heinous.”
At a listening to in August final 12 months, Sakaki largely admitted to the details of the case, however pleaded not responsible, stating that the 2 girls weren’t in a state the place they might not resist.
According to the indictment, Sakaki is alleged to have used his place as a movie director to pressure a girl in her 20s to interact in intercourse with him in March 2015.
In a second case, he pressured one other girl in her 20s to interact in intercourse with him a number of occasions between July and September 2016.
Other actresses
Police mentioned beforehand that a number of girls have lodged complaints alleging sexual assault by Sakaki.
As nicely, weekly journal Shukan Bunshun reported that Sakaki pressured a number of actresses who appeared in Sakaki’s movies pressured into having intercourse with him.
Sakaki was the director of “Mitsugetsu,” a movie about sexual abuse in a household. However, its launch was canceled.
The verdict within the case is anticipated to be handed down on March 6, 2026.