Summary
A Japanese court has sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the murder of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Yamagami admitted to shooting Abe in 2022, and prosecutors argued it was an unprecedented crime with serious societal impact.
Key Facts
- Tetsuya Yamagami, aged 45, was sentenced for killing Shinzo Abe.
- The murder took place in 2022.
- Prosecutors sought a life sentence, arguing the crime had major effects on society.
- Yamagami's lawyers wanted a maximum sentence of 20 years.
- The case had significant public and media attention in Japan.
