The ongoing authorized battle involving Matsumoto Hitoshi from the comedy duo ‘Downtown’ and allegations revealed by the weekly journal Shukan Bunshun a couple of lady’s claims of sexual misconduct has taken a brand new flip.

In a closed preliminary listening to on June fifth, Matsumoto’s authorized staff asserted, ‘I’ve by no means, in my whole life, compelled any sexual acts on any lady with out consent.’

Matsumoto is in search of 550 million yen in damages for defamation, and it has been revealed that he now plans to assert further damages for the losses incurred throughout his profession suspension.

On the opposite hand, Bungeishunju, the writer of Shukan Bunshun, maintains that ‘the non-consensual sexual acts skilled by a number of girls are factual’ as introduced in earlier courtroom hearings.

Source: ANN