Central Japan mayor to quit after 99 confirmed sexual harassment incidents (mainichi.jp)

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GINAN, Gifu -- The mayor of this central Japan town on Feb. 28 announced his intention to resign after an investigative committee confirmed he had sexually harassed female staff at least 99 times.

Ginan, Gifu Prefecture, Mayor Hideo Kojima, 74, is expected to submit his letter of resignation as early as Feb. 29, and leave his post on March 5.

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[-] Varyk@sh.itjust.works 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Wow, this is a promising step forward.

Good to hear

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