The case of 24-year-old former Self-Defense Forces member Rina Gonoi relates to a 2021 incident during her time in the army when she said she was pinned down by three male colleagues.
A Japanese court on Tuesday found three former soldiers guilty of sexually assaulting a female colleague, in a victory for the victim whose battle for justice challenged taboos in a traditional, male-dominated society. The case of 24-year-old former Self-Defense Forces member Rina Gonoi relates to a 2021 incident during her time…
The former Self-Defence Forces member said she was pinned down by three male colleagues, who simulated a sex act on her. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ms Gonoi complained to her superiors at the time of the incident but left the army when no action was taken. Japan s defence ministry later apologised after her case attracted worldwide attention.