Audio Bulletin: MJ Akbar refutes rape allegations by US-based journalist

In a major development to the MeToo accusation, the former Union Minister MJ Akbar has strongly denied the charges of making unsolicited sexual advances towards a former Asian Age journalist. Speaking to new agency ANI, Akbar said, “On Oct 29, the Washington Post forwarded to my lawyers a series of cryptic and non-specific questions, regarding incidents alleged to have taken place approximately 23 years ago. These allegations were false and were consequently denied.