New scandal for Japan's sumo wrestlers

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Updated December 22, 2008 11:55:57

A Japanese court has sentenced three Sumo wrestlers to suspended prison terms for their part in the death of a junior stable-mate. It's the latest scandal to hit the ancient sport, which has been plagued by allegations of match-fixing, and the expulsion of several wrestlers for smoking marijuana.

Presenter: Mark Willacy, North Asia correspondent

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