Japanese film director Sion Sono, known in the international festival circuits and for his recent debut in Hollywood, has been accused of sexual harassment and assault.Sono, 60, responded to a Shukan Josei magazine article published Tuesday that alleged he had pressed actresses for sexual relations in return for a role in his work."I deeply apologize for causing a disturbance to everyone," he said in a statement released on the website of his office, while admitting to "lack of awareness as a film director and lack of consideration for people around me."But he also said the article had many…READ FULL ARTICLE
