Former Yomiuri Giants Coach Referred to Prosecutors for Allegedly Assaulting Daughter

On June 3, Tokyo police referred the case of former Yomiuri Giants baseball team coach Shinnosuke Abe, accused of assaulting his daughter, to prosecutors without taking him into custody, according to a source close to the matter.

The incident unfolded as Abe, who led the Giants to multiple championships, was alleged to have committed violent acts against his daughter. Police conducted an investigation and decided to forward the case to prosecutors for a potential indictment.

No further details have been released about the victim’s condition or the family’s response. The case has drawn significant public attention in Japan, particularly given Abe’s storied career in sports.