信濃毎日新聞の元記者を在宅起訴、知人女性への不同意性交罪　長野県 [長野県]：朝日新聞

This page reports that a former journalist (30) from the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun newspaper was indicted for non-consensual sexual intercourse. According to the indictment, on March 15, 2024, he engaged in sexual acts with a woman in her 20s in Iiyama City despite her refusal. The newspaper received a report from him in June 2024, transferred him to a different department, and placed him on leave following the indictment. The company's General Affairs Director apologized for the indictment and stated they will closely monitor the trial and handle it appropriately.