When asked by reporters for a message to his fans, Kusama once again bowed deeply, tears in his eyes, and said, “I am truly sorry.”
Kusama, 29, was arrested early in the morning on October 4th on suspicion of public indecency. The incident allegedly occurred near the entrance of a building in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward, where he reportedly exposed his lower body. A witness reported the incident to the police, and officers who arrived at the scene took him into custody. It is believed that Kusama was intoxicated at the time.
This incident comes about a year and a half after A! Group made their CD debut. During this period, Kusama had been active as both a singer and actor, building a career in the entertainment industry.
In response to the situation, Kusama’s management company released a statement on October 4th, saying, “We take this matter very seriously given its social impact and have decided to suspend Kusama’s activities.”
Two days after the arrest that shocked fans nationwide, police transferred Kusama to the prosecutor’s office on the morning of October 6th. Since prosecutors did not file a request for detention, Kusama was released the same afternoon. Authorities have stated that investigations will continue while Kusama remains under non-custodial status.
Previously: A! Group Member Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Tokyo.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147171.php
