A court docket in Tokyo on Monday sentenced a person to 23 years in jail after discovering him responsible of tried homicide and beginning a fireplace on a prepare within the Japanese capital whereas dressed as comedian e book villain– the Joker.
The verdict for the 2021 Halloween assault was handed down by the Tokyo District Court’s Tachikawa department, a spokeswoman for the court docket informed the media.
Twenty-six-year-old Kyota Hattori was convicted of stabbing a male passenger in his 70s and attempting to kill 12 different individuals by beginning a blaze inside a passenger prepare, Jiji Press and different native media mentioned.
Hattori had reportedly informed investigators that he wished to kill individuals and be given the demise penalty. He additionally informed them he had unfold lighter fluid within the prepare.
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Japanese ‘Joker’ will get 23 years in jail for Halloween assault
firstpost.com – Aug 01
A court docket in Tokyo on Monday sentenced a person to 23 years in jail after discovering him responsible of tried homicide and beginning a fireplace on a prepare within the Japanese capital whereas dressed as comedian e book villain– the Joker.
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Reuters – Jul 29
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house.com – Jul 29
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