Johnny Kitagawa abuse victims' compensation settlements

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1. 7 Mar 2023Background

   BBC documentary airs sexual abuse allegations against Johnny Kitagawa

   A BBC documentary broadcast in March 2023 detailed allegations that Japanese talent mogul Johnny Kitagawa sexually abused boys over decades.

2. 17 Oct 2023Background

   Johnny & Associates renamed SMILE-UP. to focus on victim compensation

   Japan's Johnny & Associates announced in October 2023 it would become SMILE-UP., dropping its founder's name and handling redress for Kitagawa's victims.

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   9 Nov

   Ex-deputy of Kitagawa abuse victims' group settles with SMILE-UP.

   A former deputy leader of the group representing people who say Johnny Kitagawa abused them has reached a settlement with SMILE-UP., the compensation company.