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ANA Captain Sentenced 20 Months for Groping; Consent Claim Rejected

7/15/2026

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Court rejected pilot’s claim that a text showed consent, labeling his conduct an abuse of authority.
Captain Ryota Mise of All Nippon Airways received a 20-month prison sentence for groping a flight attendant in Takamatsu, Kagawa prefecture, October 2023.
Judge Takao Okawa noted the victim’s prolonged leave and imposed a term shorter than the prosecution’s 30-month request.
All Nippon Airways said harassment is prohibited and pledged prevention of similar incidents.

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Court rejected pilot’s claim that a text showed consent, labeling his conduct an abuse of authority.
Captain Ryota Mise of All Nippon Airways received a 20-month prison sentence for groping a flight attendant in Takamatsu, Kagawa prefecture, October 2023.
Judge Takao Okawa noted the victim’s prolonged leave and imposed a term shorter than the prosecution’s 30-month request.
All Nippon Airways said harassment is prohibited and pledged prevention of similar incidents.