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Japanese Director Hideo Sakaki Jailed for Assault
Filed: Mar 06, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: Hideo Sakaki sentenced to 8 years for sexual assault amid industry-wide allegations.
WHO: Hideo Sakaki
WHAT: Jailed for sexual assault
WHEN: Mar 06, 2026 at 2:58 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Part of a string of sexual abuse allegations in the film industry
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