Overview
- The World Peace and Unification Family Federation confirmed on December 8 that a collective mediation at the Tokyo District Court was finalized for eight former members seeking damages and consolation money.
- The agreed payment totals about ¥200 million, and the group did not disclose personal details about the eight claimants.
- This is the fourth group mediation the organization has settled, bringing cumulative settlements to 182 people and roughly ¥3.68 billion.
- In a press release, the organization said it aims to resolve disputes without being bound strictly by legal technicalities and pledged to engage sincerely with outstanding claims.
- The group separately announced on December 9 that Chairman Tomihiro Tanaka will step down, with a news conference scheduled to explain the decision.