TV coverage of actress Noriko Sakai's recent drug trial was "overheated" and broadcasters let their viewers down by failing to warn against the dangers of narcotics, according to a television ethics panel. In light of viewer criticism that the lengthy... ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Tue, Nov 03 2009
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