Murder Charge For Man Who Allegedly Killed Ex-Japanese Prime Minister With Homemade Gun

The man accused in the assassination of a former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Months after Abe was shot during a speech in western campaign, he was charged with murder. Japan.

According to the Nara District Court Tetsuya Yagami will face trial for murder as well as a gun charge. After a long mental exam, Yamagami was able to face the charges.

Although the date of the trial is not yet set, both civil jurors as well as bench judges will preside over it. Although the death penalty could be imposed if convicted, experts believe a life sentence would be more likely. According CBS News

According to police, Yamagami has said that the killing was motivated by Abe’s alleged ties to the Unification Church. Yamagami disliked the church because of his mother’s large financial donations to it, and its influence on the public square is controversial in Japan.

Yamagami could also face additional explosive and weapon charges, along with charges for building damages.

Tomoaki Onizuka is the Nara’s police chief and was where Abe was assassinated. We took responsibility for the security issues that allowed the popular leader’s death.

“It is undeniable that there were problems with the security for former prime minister Abe, and we will immediately identify the problems and take appropriate measures to resolve them,” Onizuka said.

“After the first report of the incident came at 11:30 a.m., and the situation was revealed, it was the height of the guilt and regret I’ve felt in my 27 years in law enforcement,” He Additional. “I feel the weight of my responsibility.”

Abe was the longest serving prime minister in Japanese history. He was widely praised and praised by all those who worked with him.

Taiwan President Tsai Ong-wen claimed that the country had lost its independence. “close friend.” In recent years, Abe spoke out about Taiwan’s need for support.

“Not only has the international community lost an important leader, but Taiwan has also lost an important and close friend. Taiwan and Japan are both democratic countries with the rule of law, and our government severely condemns violent and illegal acts,” Tsai stated.

As well as President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump. Both commented On the assassination.

“This is a tragedy for Japan and for all who knew him. I had the privilege to work closely with Prime Minister Abe,” Biden . “The longest serving Japanese Prime Minister, his vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific will endure. Above all, he cared deeply about the Japanese people and dedicated his life to their service.”

Trump So called The news “devastating” And that it was “a tremendous blow to the wonderful people of Japan, who loved and admired him so much.”