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Oct 27, 2026 at 4:09 AM ET

Former Osaka prosecutor changes plea to not guilty

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Former senior Osaka prosecutor Kentaro Kitagawa changed his plea to not guilty in a sexual assault case. The trial is expected to focus on whether the woman was unable to resist and whether Kitagawa acted with criminal intent; the alleged victim has repeatedly requested an independent investigation.
WHO: Kentaro Kitagawa
WHAT: Changed his plea to not guilty in a sexual assault case.
WHEN: Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 3:33 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The reason for the plea change was not reported.

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