Ex-Convict to Get Retrial over 1986 Murder in Central Japan
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref., Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)--Japanese public prosecutors said on Monday that they will not object to the retrial of a 59-year-old man who served a prison sentence for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student in central Japan.
The decision by the Nagoya High Public Prosecutors Office made it all but certain that the man, Shoshi Maekawa, will face a fresh trial over the killing of a 15-year-old girl in the city of Fukui. He is expected to be found not guilty.
The Kanazawa branch of Nagoya High Court accepted on Wednesday a second retrial plea filed by Maekawa in 2022.
Prosecutors said they decided against objecting to the retrial following detailed examination of the court decision and a comprehensive consideration of evidence.
"Although the decision was made too late, a retrial is set to be held," defense lawyers said. "We will continue to do our best so that Maekawa is acquitted as soon as possible."
(2024/10/28-20:01)
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