Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to demise within the so-called “Hakamada Incident,” during which a household of 4 was murdered in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years in the past, was granted a retrial on the thirteenth. and her older sister, Hideko, held a rally to precise their pleasure and gratitude to the supporters.
Iwao Hakamada (87), who was sentenced to demise for the homicide of a household of 4 in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, 57 years in the past in 1966, stated on the thirteenth that the Tokyo High Court stated, Reasonable suspicion arises within the proof used as the premise for his guilt, and Mr. Hakamada can’t be acknowledged because the wrongdoer.”
On the 14th, the day after the decision, a debriefing meeting was held in Tokyo, where Hideko, Hakamada’s older sister, said, “When I take into consideration Iwao’s hardships after being in jail for 48 years, my hardships are nothing. I fought for 57 years. I’m actually glad I got here. I’m telling Iwao that the retrial will begin at the moment, however I do not suppose he understands it, so I’m going to say, ‘Something good occurred.'”
On top of that, he said, “I think there will be a special appeal from the prosecution, but since the decision to start a retrial has been made, I will do my best.It will be a long trial, but thank you.” .
Lawyer Ma Koyo appealed, “The street to acquittal has been laid. It’s only a matter of how rapidly you will get there. Special appeals should not allowed.”