LDP lawmaker apologizes for saying "women lie" about sexual assaults

A gaffe-prone lawmaker of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party apologized Thursday in admitting she had said women might make false reports of sexual violence, a remark that has sparked criticism as insulting to victims and a protest movement online.LDP House of Representatives member Mio Sugita, who had denied making such a remark, admitted in a blog post Thursday to have said "Women can tell lies as much as they want," during a party gathering last Friday about the government's support program for sexual violence victims."I am sorry for offending people by giving the impression that only w…READ FULL ARTICLE