# Ex-Osaka Prosecutor Claims Innocence in Assault | Japan News

An episode of [Japan News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6825612462), 28 Oct 2026, 1:31.

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Former chief prosecutor Kentaro Kitagawa has reversed his plea in a serious sexual assault case, now asserting his innocence after initially admitting guilt at his trial. He faces allegations of quasi-forcible sexual intercourse from an incident in 2018, where he reportedly took advantage of a woman who had been drinking. His defense argues that there was no coercion, citing a prior relationship and suggesting mutual affection. This trial raises pressing issues of power dynamics, consent, and TheDailyNow.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and produced by Qwikcast.ai Sources: N/A More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thedailynewsnow.com/67de1f6514ae7984 www.TheDailyNow.ai

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