- Japanese prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for Tetsuya Yamagami, who confessed to fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022.
- Akie Abe, the former Prime Minister's widow, wants Yamagami to take responsibility and atone for his actions.
- Yamagami's defense lawyers are arguing for leniency, citing his difficult upbringing and his mother’s involvement with the Unification Church.
- Akie Abe, the former Prime Minister's widow, wants Yamagami to take responsibility and atone for his actions.
- Yamagami's defense lawyers are arguing for leniency, citing his difficult upbringing and his mother’s involvement with the Unification Church.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251218_13/#summary
Date: Dec. 18, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-18
Created: 2025/12/18 17:40
Updated: 2025/12/19 07:57
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