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Masuzoe to open books to 3rd-party lawyers

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Embattled Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe said May 20 his expense reports will from now on undergo scrutiny by third-party lawyers.

He is under fire for allegedly charging the cost of five-star travel accommodations and artwork purchases to taxpayers.

"I am now waiting for responses from several lawyers versed in the public funds law and will await their strict evaluation," Masuzoe said in Tokyo.

He said he will try to regain the trust of Tokyo residents, but does not plan to resign. (The Japan Times)

舛添知事、外部専門家に調査依頼へ

絵画代金を政治資金として計上するなど、疑惑が続出している東京都の舛添要一知事は5月20日、第三者に問題を調査してもらうと述べ、弁護士に依頼する考えを示した。

The Japan Times ST: June 3, 2016