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The Yakuza Olympics

Five Ring Circus

All eyes are on Russian corruption and incompetence at Sochi, but new reports have emerged about a likely link between Japanese Olympic officials and Japan’s infamous yakuza.

Jake Adelstein

Published Feb. 7 2014 1:50PM EST

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Jake Adelstein

Jake Adelstein

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