- A Japanese court will rule on Wednesday regarding Tetsuya Yamagami, who confessed to fatally shooting former Prime Minister Abe in 2022.
- Yamagami blamed his family’s struggles and his brother's death on his mother's involvement with the Unification Church, leading him to target Abe.
- Prosecutors seek a life sentence, while defense lawyers argue for a lighter sentence based on Yamagami’s difficult upbringing and potential for rehabilitation.

A: Hey! Did you hear about the Abe shooting case? It’s almost over!
B: No! Really? What's happening?
A: Well, the court will give its decision on Wednesday. It's about Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who did it.
B: Oh wow! He admitted to the crime, right?
A: Yeah, he confessed. The big question now is how long he’ll be in prison.
B: I remember it was at a campaign speech in Nara. It was so shocking.
A: Totally! The trial went on for a while, fifteen times!
B: Fifteen times?! What did he say during the trial?
A: He said his family had a lot of problems because his mom donated tons of money to that Unification Church group.
B: Oh, I’ve heard about that connection. It got a lot of attention, didn’t it?
A: Exactly! He also said his brother died, and he blamed the church. That's when he started planning revenge. He chose Abe because he thought Abe was connected to the church.
B: So, it's complicated. What are the lawyers saying?
A: The prosecutors want a life sentence. They think his tough childhood wasn’t the main reason he did it.
B: Hmm. And his lawyers?
A: They’re saying he’s a victim of a really bad situation and maybe shouldn’t get more than 20 years. They think he needs help to get better.
B: That’s a lot to consider! What time is the ruling?
A: It’s on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. We'll see what they decide!