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Rina Gonoi, a former Japanese soldier, settled her 2021 sexual assault lawsuit for $10,400, sparking national scrutiny of military sexual harassment.
Rina Gonoi, a former Japanese Self-Defense Forces soldier, has settled her civil lawsuit over 2021 sexual assault allegations, receiving 1.6 million yen ($10,400) from the government, but no compensation or apology from her former colleague.
Her 2022 YouTube video detailing the abuse and ignored complaints sparked a national investigation that revealed over 1,000 additional SDF sexual harassment reports.
In 2023, three men were convicted and given suspended prison sentences.
Gonoi, who sought 5.5 million yen from the men and 2 million from the state, said she has no regrets and thanked supporters.
Her case has intensified discussions on sexual violence in Japan.
Rina Gonoi, una ex soldado japonesa, resolvió su demanda por agresión sexual de 2021 por $ 10,400, lo que provocó un escrutinio nacional sobre el acoso sexual militar.