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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Greg Lynn 'cannot possibly' have fair retrial this year, lawyers argue

Greg Lynn's defense lawyers claim he cannot receive a fair retrial this year while he awaits a bail ruling in connection with the alleged murder of camper Carol Clay.

Feb 26 β€’ 02:01 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 04:03 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 04:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"What a terrible photo" Negatives disclosed in the retrial request, lawyer stunned

A recent decision by Japan's Supreme Court has granted a retrial for a man convicted of murder in a 1984 case, following the revelation of unsettling photographic evidence during the retrial process.

Feb 25 β€’ 03:58 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 03:55 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 03:29 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 02:54 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 02:51 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Breaking: Accused killer Greg Lynn applies for bail

Greg Lynn, convicted in 2024 for the murder of Carol Clay, applies for bail ahead of a retrial for the murder of Russell Hill after his previous conviction was overturned due to trial irregularities.

Feb 19 β€’ 08:10 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 16 β€’ 20:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Iizuka case of the murder of two girls: Fukuoka High Court also rejects retrial request

The Fukuoka High Court has rejected a retrial request for Michitoshi Kumami, a former death row inmate, in the Iizuka case involving the murder of two young girls in 1992.

Feb 16 β€’ 05:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Exclusive: Jin Do β€˜Reservoir Crash Wife Murder’ Retrial Declares Not Guilty After 22 Years

A retrial in the 'Jindo Reservoir Murder' case has declared the defendant not guilty after 22 years since the event, despite previous convictions.

Feb 11 β€’ 06:23 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Crime & Justice

British man charged with murdering wife after child confessed in therapy

Robert Rhodes has been sentenced to 29 and a half years in prison for the murder of his wife, Dawn Rhodes, after their child disclosed having been forced into a conspiracy during therapy, leading to a retrial of the previously dismissed charges.

Jan 16 β€’ 18:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Husband who killed his wife and duped child in β€˜wickedβ€˜ plot jailed for life in London

Robert Rhodes, 52, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Dawn, after new evidence emerged from their child during a retrial.

Jan 16 β€’ 14:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Horizon scandal postmaster calls for murder retrial 'on new evidence'

Robin Garbutt, a postmaster convicted of murdering his wife, is seeking a retrial based on new evidence concerning the flawed financial data linked to the discredited Horizon computer system used by the Royal Mail.

Jan 13 β€’ 15:33 UTC

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