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Iwao Hakamata plans to sue the central and prefectural governments for damages in August, marking the anniversary of his arrest. He was recently awarded ¥217 million for his unjust detention …
Iwao Hakamata to Initiate Legal Action Against Governments for Wrongful Conviction Read More
Iwao Hakamata was awarded ¥217 million by the Shizuoka District Court for his wrongful murder conviction. This compensation, believed to be among the highest in Japan, acknowledges the extensive time …
Iwao Hakamata Awarded ¥217 Million for Wrongful Conviction Read More
Iwao Hakamata, who spent nearly 50 years on death row, has been awarded 217 million yen, marking Japan’s largest criminal case payout. His case exemplifies significant flaws in the justice …
Historic Compensation for Japan’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Iwao Hakamata Read More
According to a recent government survey, 83.1% of Japanese citizens support the death penalty, while 16.5% favor its abolition. Concerns for victims’ families and fear of increased crime if abolished …
Majority of Japanese Support Death Penalty Amid Rising Abolition Calls Read More