Relatives Demand Review After Father Who Died Regretfully - Hino Town Incident, Retrial Ahead
The relatives of a man who died regrettably after being wrongfully accused in the Hino Town Incident are calling for a retrial and reform of the judicial system following a landmark Supreme Court decision.
Unprecedented Start of Retrial, Yet Almost No Reasons Given – What Does the Supreme Court's 'Decision' Mean?
The Supreme Court of Japan has approved a retrial for a former defendant in the 40-year-old Hino Town incident, yet the decision document provides almost no reasoning for this unusual action.
15 reporters investigate, former investigator reveals impressions of the Hino Town incident 'that was...'
A former investigator discusses the controversial 1984 Hino Town incident in Japan, highlighting doubts surrounding the investigation and court proceedings.
Over 7 years to conclusion, 'If the prosecution does not appeal' - Implications for the review of the retrial system
The Supreme Court's decision to recognize the start of the retrial in the Hino Town case may influence the direction of criminal procedure reforms in Japan.
It was scary: Decision document 3 cm thick, the daughter who sought retrial collapsed in tears
The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to allow a retrial for Hiroshi Sakihara, posthumously convicted of murder and robbery in the Hino Town case, leading to emotional reactions from the victim's family.
Many contradictions in the 'confession', pointed out by negative film: Hino Town case 'posthumous retrial'
The Hino Town case from 1984, regarded as the second posthumous retrial of a murder case in post-war Japan, highlights inconsistencies in the confession of the accused, Hiroshi Sakuhara, leading to new evaluations of the evidence.
The Defendant Appeared Afraid in the Interrogation Room: Contradictory Confessions Still Resulted in Life Imprisonment
The Japanese Supreme Court has approved the retrial of Hiroshi Sakuhara, convicted of murder and robbery in the 1984 Hino Town case, despite inconsistencies in his confession and his perceived fear during meetings with his lawyer.
The Bride's Father: 'I Confessed for You' - Hino Town Incident, the Door to a Posthumous Review
The Supreme Court of Japan has decided to begin a retrial in the Hino Town Incident case, where Hiroshi Sakohara was sentenced to life in prison for the murder and robbery of a liquor store owner in 1984, based on a confession he claimed he made for the sake of his daughter.
What kind of incident was the Hino Town incident and what were the decisive factors for the retrial? Five key points explained
The Hino Town incident, a murder case from 1984, is set for a retrial after new evidence surfaced, raising questions about the initial conviction and the lengthy judicial process.
Reopening of the 40-Year-Old Murder Case in Hino Town: Former Defendant Posthumously Expected to be Cleared of Charges
Japan's Supreme Court has granted a retrial for the 1984 Hino Town murder case, potentially exonerating the deceased former defendant.
The Hino Town Incident Murder Case from 40 Years Ago: Supreme Court to Decide on Re-trial Within the Fiscal Year
The Japanese Supreme Court is expected to decide by the end of the fiscal year whether to allow a re-trial in the 1984 Hino Town murder case, which has faced significant delays due to prosecutors contesting the re-trial.