Understanding Legal Terminology: Why Are Yoshimoto Kogyo Comedians Treated Differently in Media Reports?

Understanding Legal Terminology: Why Are Yoshimoto Kogyo Comedians Treated Differently in Media Reports?

Question from Readers:

I heard that a comedian from Yoshimoto Kogyo has been sent to the public prosecutor’s office for involvement in an illegal casino. Shouldn’t they be referred to as a “suspect” at the time of being sent for prosecution? I’m particularly concerned about how they are being reported with “san” (a respectful suffix) attached, especially for Yoshimoto Dai