Oct 29
I played a bit Abyss of the Sacrifice and read the next newspaper article this time in Sankei Shinbun about a police officer being sexualy abused by her superior. This one was ridiculous hard. If anyone here wants a challenge try to read that.
Translation by AI chan
How much courage did it take?
The trembling voice and sobs told the story of the suffering that the victim had endured for years.
Former Osaka District Prosecutor Kunikazu North has been indicted on charges of aggravated sexual assault after allegedly sexually assaulting a female prosecutor who was drunk, following his arrest. After the first public trial of the accused, a female prosecutor held a press conference.
Referred to as “the soul murderer,” speaking out about sexual crimes is itself a great burden for victims. Although they did not reveal their name or face, it was unprecedented for a victim of a sexual crime to hold a press conference or for a prosecutor to do so.
The female prosecutor said she decided to speak because “I want to be close to the victim who is currently suffering” and “I want them to understand the cruel reality of sexual crimes accurately.” This decision should be taken seriously by the judicial organization. Within the Osaka District Prosecutor’s Office, there have been actions aimed at protecting the perpetrator rather than justice or the rights of victims. It must be carefully examined and condemned as a perversion of ends and ugliness.
According to statements made in the prosecution’s opening statement, North was accused of sexually assaulting a female prosecutor who had been drinking at an official residence in Osaka City during September of the Heisei era (Heisei 30). North has admitted to the charges in his indictment.
North allegedly said cruel words that deepened the pain of the victim, such as “Now it’s my turn,” and tried to silence himself by saying, “If this incident becomes known, it will cause so much chaos within the Osaka District Prosecutor’s Office that it may not be able to function as an organization.” It is hard to believe that someone like this could serve as a prosecutor.
The female prosecutor referred to her struggle against a powerful figure as “a great battle.” In the process of seeking punishment, she also suffered secondary victimization. One of her female deputy prosecutors allegedly leaked investigation information to the defense and accused her of filing a false accusation (libel), causing injury to honor (defamation) and was indicted herself. It is hoped that this investigation will be conducted meticulously as well.
After the incident, the female prosecutor was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to psychological trauma following the event and took an extended leave of absence from work. However, she did not resign because “punishing criminals appropriately is the mission of a prosecutor.” The investigating authorities and judiciary should respond effectively so that the victim can sleep without crying over this case.