Shinji Saito seen dining in Yamagata amid sexual assault trial

Shinji Saito, a former member of the comedy duo Jungle Pocket, was recently seen dining and drinking in Yamagata City following a court hearing where prosecutors sought a seven-year prison sentence. Saito is accused of sexually assaulting a female co-star in 2024.

Witnesses reported seeing Saito enjoying a yakiniku meal and later attending a late-night gathering at a Japanese restaurant with associates involved in a baumkuchen sales event. The court proceedings regarding his case are expected to conclude with a verdict in November.