Kurauchi Repeatedly Denies Receiving Any Money; Former Fukuoka Speaker Holds First Press Conference Since Resignation (Kyodo News)

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Topic of interest: "I am not lying," "My reputation has been tarnished, but I am enduring it," former Speaker Isao Kurauchi asserts at press conference https://t.co/sM3Zv5D2be Regarding the alleged bribery scandal surrounding the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly

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Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly member Yoshimatsu Gensho appeared remotely on "News to" (Nippon Television Network) on the 5th. He commented on the press conference held that same day by former Assembly Speaker Kurauchi Isao, the first since his resignation, regarding the alleged bribery scandal within the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly...

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Regarding the alleged corruption scandal involving the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, former Speaker Isao Kurauchi held his first press conference since resigning from his position on the 5th, stating, "I have never received any money for the operation of the assembly," and reiterated his denial of the allegations. Kurauchi, who wielded strong influence over the prefecture and the assembly and was known as the "Don of the Prefectural Assembly," w…

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Former Speaker Isao Kurauchi, known as the "Don of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly" and wielding significant influence in Fukuoka prefectural politics, will hold a press conference in Fukuoka City on the morning of the 5th. This will be his first public appearance in approximately two and a half months since resigning from his position in August. TNC will broadcast the press conference in a special program, "Breaking News: Former Speaker Kurauc…