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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mari Yamaguchi

MYSTERIOUS: Yomiuri giants baseball manager abe resigns after arrest over allegedly assaulting his daughter | Mind Blowing Facts

Japan Giants Baseball - (undefined/Kyodo News via AP)

Shinnosuke Abe has resigned as manager of Japan's storied baseball team Yomiuri Giants after being arrested for the alleged assault of his teenage daughter.

The 47-year-old Abe, who was later released, apologized “for causing trouble because of my family matters” at a news conference on Tuesday where he announced he was stepping down as manager.

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