Yomiuri Giants manager resigns after arrest over allegedly assaulting his daughter
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- Shinnosuke Abe, manager of Japan’s Yomiuri Giants baseball team, resigned after being arrested for allegedly assaulting his 18-year-old daughter during a family dispute.
- Abe admitted to losing his temper and grabbing his daughter by the collar, throwing her to the floor while trying to stop a fight between her and her younger sister.
- The daughter sought advice from the AI app ChatGPT, which led her to contact a child guidance center; the center then reported the incident to police.
- Abe apologized publicly for the incident and confirmed reconciliation with his daughter, who stated she was not injured and asked the public not to worry.
- Hideki Hashigami, the team’s offensive chief coach, has been appointed acting manager following Abe’s resignation.