[JAPAN] Machida Kou files an assault and battery report against musician Hotei Tomoyasu

Former INU vocalist and prize winning writer Machida Kou (45) is accusing musician/singer/producer Hotei Tomoyasu (45) for assaulting him.

Machida filed a report to the police alleging that on June 14th, he and Hotei got into an argument the day  after the two have hung out with a few friends.

Machida says that Hotei hit him and he received damages in the face and upper body.

According to the article, Hotei apologized but Machida says its hard for him to accept and feels betrayed by his old friend.

With an investigation now pending, the question is will Hotei will be arrested?

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