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2005/11/6

NHK is rotting off

@ 07:12 PM (33 months, 28 days ago)

NHK head apologizes for reporter's arrest in attempted arson  Kyodo News : NHK President Genichi Hashimoto offered an apology Sunday for one of the public broadcaster's reporters who was arrested on suspicion of setting fire at a construction site in Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture. Appearing on a TV program, Hashimoto said, "We deeply apologize to those affected, relevant parties, and our viewers and listeners." As a penalty, Hashimoto said in a press conference later Sunday that he will give up 30% and three other executives 10% of their monthly salaries for the next three months.

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