Japan - The TBS net and a TBS production subsidiary have punished 32 employees, including 19 execs, for ethical breaches in reporting various stories, net officials revealed Wednesday.
TBS reporters were found to be eavesdropping on 15-year-old amateur golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa for daytime infotainment show "Ping Pong!"
The chief director responsible for the eavesdropping incident was given a pay cut while four employees involved were censured. (more)