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.
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.
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.