On the 24th, a third-party committee regarding the sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Kazuo Okazaki of Ikeda Town, Gifu Prefecture, submitted an investigation report that found the mayor had committed sexual harassment and deemed him “worthy of resignation.”
About 10 years ago, Ikeda Town Mayor Kazuo Okazaki (76) was accused of sexual harassment in the mayor’s office, including touching the hands and buttocks of a woman (in her 30s) who was a staff member at the time. I was going.
In an investigation report submitted to the town on the 24th, a total of 15 people responded through questionnaires and interviews that they had been victimized, and in addition to trying to kiss them and holding their hands, they also called them to the mayor’s office and touched their lower bodies. Such acts have been recognized.
In addition, the mayor’s actions were “extremely malicious” and “he has shown no signs of improving,” and he gave the opinion that he was “equivalent to resigning.”
Mayor Okazaki responded to an interview on the morning of the 24th, stating that he had not seen the report, and said the following about the move.
Mayor Kazuo Okazaki:
“I haven’t really decided how I’m going to do it yet. I have two and a half years left, so I’m determined to do it right now.”
Mayor Okazaki is scheduled to hold a press conference on the 25th.
[Watch the video]A third-party committee found sexual harassment by Gifu Town Mayor Ikeda, including calling him to the mayor’s office and touching his lower body, “equivalent to resignation.” A total of 15 employees were affected.
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