Charged with Forcibly Molesting a Teenage Student in Tokyo
Denies Charges, Saying "I Don't Remember Because I Was Drunk"
A Korean man in his 50s was arrested by local police in Japan on charges of forcibly molesting and injuring a teenage female middle school student as she was returning home.
A Korean man in his 50s was arrested in Japan on charges including the forcible molestation of a teenage female middle school student. Photo by TBS
On November 11, TBS News in Japan reported, "Choi, a 51-year-old Korean national, was arrested by police on suspicion of pushing a female middle school student to the ground on a street in Koto Ward, Tokyo, climbing on top of her, and committing an obscene act."
Choi is accused of pushing the teenage girl from behind while she was returning home on a street in Koto Ward, Tokyo, on the evening of October 12, knocking her to the ground, climbing on top of her, molesting her, and causing her injuries.
The incident was captured on a nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera.
According to the police investigation, Choi and the victim did not know each other. After passing her on the street, he turned back, followed her for about 100 meters, and then committed the crime.
As a result, the victim was diagnosed with injuries requiring ten days of recovery.
During police questioning, Choi reportedly denied the charges, stating, "I was drunk and do not remember. I was shocked to hear that I had done such a thing."
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