Ai Kago Drops Domestic Violence Charges Against Husband In Exchange For Divorce

Ai Kago's husband has been released from prison after the idol dropped charges against him in exchange for a divorce.

On May 12, Kago was assaulted by her husband at their home in Roppongi. Kago was pushed and kicked by her husband, receiving injuries to her neck, shoulders, and knees. She was hospitalized as a result of the assault.

On June 29, Ai Kago's husband was released from holding due to non-prosecution. According to a report from Tokyo Sports on June 30, Kago had dropped charges of domestic violence, allowing him to be released. In exchange for the charges being dropped, her husband reportedly agreed to divorce terms.

Ai Kago and her husband have been discussing a divorce since the end of 2014 but have been unable to come to an agreement. The couple's planned divorce remained private until the beginning of April when Kago announced that the two were separated and working towards officially divorcing.

While the two have reportedly agreed to divorce terms, the couple is still working out custody of their child.