Japanese prosecutors are considering a summary indictment of an aide to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe under investigation over dinner parties alleged to have been illegally paid for with political funds, sources with knowledge of the plans said Friday.Abe, who the same day promised to cooperate with the investigation "with sincerity," is expected to be questioned by prosecutors soon.A summary indictment is a simplified proceeding that skips court examination and applies to less serious offenses resulting in fines of 1 million yen ($9,600) or less.The aide has admitted to not keeping lega…READ FULL ARTICLE
