Fuji Media's chairman Shuji Kano and television president Koichi Minato have stepped down amid a scandal involving celebrity host Masahiro Nakai accused of sexual assault. Their resignations come after significant public backlash and advertiser withdrawals, including major brands like McDonald's and Toyota. Reports indicate that Nakai paid 90 million yen to the victim following the incident, while allegations surfaced regarding Fuji TV executives' potential involvement in covering up the matter. Kano issued a public apology for the company's failures in addressing human rights issues related to the crisis.
"I would like to apologise sincerely to the women concerned for failing to provide adequate care due to a lack of awareness of human rights," Kano told reporters.
"Earlier this month, Minato admitted that Fuji TV was aware of the scandal before it was reported by local media."
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