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Abe exits as Giants manager after allegedly assaulting daughter - The Japan Times Shinnosuke Abe resigned as Yomiuri Giants manager on Tuesday, a day after being arrested for allegedly assaulting his teenage daughter at their home, in a stunning fall from grace for one of the most celebrated figures in the storied history of Japan’s most famous sports franchise. Abe, 47, was arrested at his home in Shibuya Ward on Monday night and, according to the Metropolitan Police Department, has admitted to the allegations. He was later released from police custody.​ Abe reportedly pushed down his 18-year-old daughter during a dispute at the family’s home. Abe’s wife and 15-year-old daughter were also at home during the incident. Abe had been trying to break up an argument between his daughters and was angered when his eldest daughter spoke back to him during the dispute, according to police. The former baseball star was said to have been drunk at the time. In a time of both misinformation and too much information,quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing, you can help us get the story right. With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before…

Yomiuri Giants manager Abe resigns after arrest on suspicion of assault ... Former baseball star allegedly grabbed 18-year-old daughter, forced her to floor Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe announces his resignation on May 26 in Tokyo after his arrest a day earlier. © Kyodo TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Shinnosuke Abe -- manager of the Yomiuri Giants, Japan's oldest and most storied professional baseball team -- stepped down Tuesday following his arrest on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. Abe, 47, resigned as manager of the team, viewed as Japan's closest equivalent to the New York Yankees, and apologized for "tarnishing the proud tradition of Giants managers." He was taken into custody by the Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly grabbing his 18-year-old daughter and forcing her to the floor at their home in Tokyo's Shibuya ward, an investigative source said. He was released early Tuesday. "We view the act of violence very seriously and have determined that he cannot remain as manager," Giants owner Toshikazu Yamaguchi said in a statement. Abe, who has a reputation among Giants fans as a demanding manager who holds players to strict standards, has admitted to the allega…

Baseball: Abe resigns as Giants manager after arrest over alleged assault - The Mainichi Shinnosuke Abe meets the media in Tokyo on May 26, 2026, as he resigns as manager of the Yomiuri Giants. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Shinnosuke Abe -- manager of the Yomiuri Giants, Japan's oldest and most storied professional baseball team -- stepped down Tuesday following his arrest over an altercation with his daughter. The popular Tokyo team, viewed as Japan's closest equivalent to the New York Yankees, accepted Abe's offer to resign for, as he said, "tarnishing the proud tradition of Giants managers." The 47-year-old was taken into custody by police Monday for allegedly grabbing his 18-year-old daughter and forcing her to the floor at their home in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, an investigative source said. She was not injured and he was released early Tuesday. "I caused tremendous concern and inconvenience to baseball fans, people involved in professional baseball and the organization because of family-related problems. I sincerely apologize," a tearful and visibly exhausted Abe told reporters at the Giants' office. The arrest sent shockwaves across the country, where baseball is one of the most po…

ChatGPT advice leads to arrest, resignation of Giants' Abe The Asahi Shimbun National Report article THE ASAHI SHIMBUN May 26, 2026 at 16:56 JST Shinnosuke Abe apologizes as he announces his resignation as Yomiuri Giants’ manager at a news conference in Tokyo on May 26. (Masaki Kasai) Shinnosuke Abe resigned as manager of the Yomiuri Giants professional baseball team on May 26, a day after he was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his 18-year-old daughter. Abe, 47, a former star catcher with the storied club, apologized at a news conference at the team’s Tokyo office. “I have caused a great deal of trouble for many baseball fans and the company because of my family issues,” he said. “I have also tarnished the name of the manager of the historic Giants, and I want to express my deepest apologies.” According to the team and investigative sources, the incident occurred around 6 p.m. on May 25 at Abe’s home in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward. When his eldest and second daughters began fighting, Abe told them to “be quiet” and to “stop it.” After the eldest daughter “talked back,” Abe allegedly became enraged, grabbed her by the collar and shoved her to the ground, the sources said. …

Ex-Giants manager Abe's assault case referred to prosecutors TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo police on Tuesday referred former Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe's case of alleged assault against his daughter to prose

Former Giants manager Abe not indicted over alleged assault on daughter TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Shinnosuke Abe, the former manager of the Yomiuri Giants, has not been indicted over an alleged assault on his daughter, prosecutors

Ex-Giants manager Abe spared indictment over alleged assault of daughter https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/727250/ The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor’s Office on Monday decided to suspend indictment against Shinnosuke Abe, the former manager…

Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe has resigned after he was arrested last night for allegedly assaulting his oldest daughter (18). She had called child services (on ChatGPT's advice!) after he grabbed and threw her to the ground, allegedly while breaking up a fight between his daughters. #npb

Yomiuri Giants manager resigns after allegedly assaulting daughter - ESPN TOKYO -- Shinnosuke Abe has resigned as manager of Japan's storied baseball team Yomiuri Giants after being arrested for the alleged assault of his teenage daughter. The 47-year-old Abe, who was later released, apologized "for causing trouble because of my family matters" at a news conference Tuesday where he announced he was stepping down as manager. The Yomiuri newspaper, which owns the team, said Abe allegedly grabbed his 18-year-old daughter by the collar and threw her down to the floor as he tried to stop her fighting with her younger sister at home in Tokyo on Monday. The daughter, whose name has not been released, then contacted a child guidance center after asking artificial intelligence app ChatGPT what to do, she said in a statement released Tuesday. To her surprise, she said, the child center reported the alleged incident to police and police showed up at their house hours later. "I broke down in tears seeing my father apprehended," she said. She said she was not injured and that she and her father reconciled, so "please do not worry." Yomiuri said Abe admitted to the allegation against him …

Yomiuri Giants manager resigns after arrest over allegedly assaulting his ... Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe reacts at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, on Friday, May 22, 2026. (Kyodo News via AP) TOKYO (AP) — Shinnosuke Abe has resigned as manager of Japan’s storied baseball team Yomiuri Giants after being arrested for the alleged assault of his teenage daughter. The 47-year-old Abe, who was later released, apologized “for causing trouble because of my family matters” at a news conference on Tuesday where he announced he was stepping down as manager. The Yomiuri newspaper, which owns the team, said Abe allegedly grabbed his 18-year-old daughter by the collar and threw her down to the floor as he tried to stop her fighting with her younger sister at home in Tokyo on Monday. The daughter, whose name has not been released, then contacted a child guidance center after asking artificial intelligence app ChatGPT what to do, she said in a statement released Tuesday. To her surprise, she said, the child center reported the alleged incident to police and police showed up at their house hours later. “I broke down in tears seeing my father apprehended,” she said. She said she was not injured and t…

‘Japanese Baseball Legend’ Yomiuri Manager Abe Arrested on Suspicion of Assaulting Daughter https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/708838/ Alleged Assault Occurred While Breaking Up Sisters’ Fight Police Dispatched After Report from Child Consultation Center Shinnosuke Abe,…

Yomiuri Giants’ Shinnosuke Abe quits after arrest over alleged assault on daughter Shinnosuke Abe, manager of the Yomiuri Giants, has stepped down following his arrest on suspicion of assaulting his daughter, the Japanese baseball club said on Tuesday. Abe, 47, was taken into custody by police for allegedly grabbing his 18-year-old daughter and forcing her to the floor at their home in Tokyo on Monday. He was later released. Giants president Toru Kunimatsu apologised, saying violence cannot be tolerated and the club takes the matter extremely seriously. He said the team will...