Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has apologized
US President Donald Trump, who is in the final stages of his term, has also pardoned his former aides.
Abe apologized for a political issue he had previously denied
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has apologized for his actions.
Abe has previously denied that his office covered the expenses of his supporters outside the country's strict political law.
However, in a statement issued today, they said they did not know what the office was doing but that they were morally responsible. He apologized for the inconvenience.
He said he will present this to the parliament tomorrow.
Japan has strict laws prohibiting politicians from providing financial support to their supporters.
The Japanese assassins, who are said to be reluctant to press Abe, are suing their secretary, Hirouki Hiikawa, over a $ 40 million ($ 386,210) bet, Reuters reported.
Abe handed over power to Yoshihidi Suga at the end of August due to ill health.
In other news, US President Donald Trump, who is in the final stages of his term, has pardoned his former aides.
Trump apologized to former campaign coordinator Paul Manafort and former adviser Roger Stone.
The individuals have also been arrested and charged in connection with Trump's 2016 US election and alleged Russian interference in the election.
He also apologized to his father-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, to his father, Real Estate, and to Charles Kushner.
Trump pardoned a total of 26 people yesterday. They also reduced the punishment of 3 additional persons to partial and complete penalties.
Former National Security Adviser to the President, Mike Flynn, was among those pardoned.
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