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Katsuhiko Miyaji arrested for suspected non-consensual indecency
Fukuoka Prefectural Police have arrested Katsuhiko Miyaji, 55, a former SoftBank Hawks player, on suspicion of non-consensual indecency. The arrest follows an incident in mid-August at his residence in Onojo City, where he is accused of inappropriate physical contact with an acquaintance in her 20s.
Miyaji, who has held various coaching and management roles in professional and women’s baseball following his retirement, has partially denied the allegations, stating that while his actions may have resulted in indecency, there was no indecent intent.
The incident has drawn attention to a recurring pattern of legal issues involving former professional baseball players in Japan, prompting discussions regarding the effectiveness of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) support systems for players transitioning to second careers.
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Fukuoka Prefectural Police · Hatsu Fishing Port · Katsuhiko Miyaji · Kyushu Honey · NPB · Okaki Town · SoftBank Hawks
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The missing student was part of a group of 10 colleagues from a part-time job having a barbecue when the incident occurred. news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The body of the missing student was discovered on a beach approximately 1 kilometer from the fishing port at around 6:15 am. news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two individuals were rescued immediately after jumping from the breakwater, while one 19-year-old male university student remained missing. news.cube-soft.jp