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The 11th retrial request for the Nabari poisoned wine incident led to its first tripartite consultation involving the Nagoya High Court, the Nagoya High Public Prosecutor's Office, and the defense team.

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.

A man convicted of child sex offences is set to be retried due to a significant breach of protocol by the prosecutor during the trial.

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.

A police commissioner previously convicted for injuring an elderly woman during a protest in Nice is undergoing a retrial in Lyon, with support from activists calling for justice.

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.

Troy Maskell has been found guilty of manslaughter in the retrial of the death of 73-year-old John Burke, following a previous conviction that was quashed on appeal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Japan's Supreme Court has granted a retrial for the 1984 Hino Town murder case, potentially exonerating the deceased former defendant.

A mistrial has been declared in the case of Geoffrey John Guest, a former youth worker accused of historical child abuse, leading to a retrial with a new jury.

Abdelhakim Sefrioui faces retrial for his role in the hate campaign leading to the assassination of teacher Samuel Paty, reiterating his belief that depictions of the Prophet Muhammad are universally unacceptable to Muslims.

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.

Activists from Palestine Action are undergoing a retrial related to a break-in at a UK site of an Israel-linked defense company after previous charges resulted in mixed jury verdicts.

The Fukuoka High Court dismissed the second re-trial application concerning the infamous Iizuka case, provoking anger from the defense team who claimed insufficient hearings were conducted.

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.

The Fukuoka High Court recently denied the request for retrial in the 34-year-old Iizuka Incident, where two young girls were murdered, highlighting ongoing debates about judicial processes in Japan.

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.

The Fukuoka High Court is set to decide on the retrial of Michitoshi Kuma, a former death row inmate, in the Iizuka case involving the murders of two young girls in 1992.

A former judge critiques a legislative proposal regarding retrial systems in Japan, arguing it undermines judicial efforts and may lead to the wrongful dismissal of retrial claims.

The Legislative Council of Japan, in its recent session, provided recommendations regarding the review of the retrial system and discussed various legal reforms.

The article discusses the ongoing lobbying efforts by Japan's Ministry of Justice to revise the retrial system amid serious scrutiny and political challenges.

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

The Fukuoka High Court has commenced hearings regarding the retrial request for the Kikuchi case, with the defense expressing satisfaction over the rapid progression.

Junichi Matsuda has been elected as the new president of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations, expressing his intention to work on reflecting the federation's opinions in the review of the retrial system.

Tony Mokbel, a notorious Australian gangster, is set to be released after prosecutors dropped a retrial following revelations that his former lawyer acted as a police informant during his trial.

Prosecutors have decided not to proceed with a retrial in the long-standing drug trafficking case against Tony Mokbel, allowing him freedom after years of legal battles.

The court dismissed a re-trial application recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for a past human rights violation incident, without securing original trial records, which raises concerns about judicial oversight.

Discussions surrounding the review of the re-trial system aimed at rescuing victims of wrongful convictions are intensifying, with the Ministry of Justice targeting amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act following the House of Representatives election.

A man, the grandson of a former death row inmate involved in the 1949 Mitaka Incident, has filed a retrial request at the Tokyo High Court to assert his grandfather's innocence after a lengthy legal battle spanning three generations.

A California appeals court has overturned the sex abuse conviction of former UCLA gynecologist Dr. James Heaps, citing a denied fair trial due to undisclosed juror concerns, and ordered a retrial.

A committee of the Legislative Council has voted to support a proposal to review the retrial system, prompting critical opposition from lawyers who argue it neglects the relief of wrongful conviction victims.

Japan's Legislative Council finalized a draft proposing changes to the retrial system, which has raised concerns among lawyers who argue it overlooks the needs of wrongful conviction victims.

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.

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.

Manfred Genditzki received 1.31 million euros from the Free State of Bavaria for the 13 years he spent wrongfully imprisoned, concluding his case with a settlement covering all claims from his conviction, imprisonment, and retrial.

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.