Iwao Hakamada spent 46 years on death row after being wrongfully convicted of multiple murders, raising serious concerns about Japan's use of the death penalty.
Hakamada's defence claimed police had fabricated evidence and coerced him into a false confession, highlighting issues with the integrity of the judicial process in Japan.
The recent retrial and verdict have reignited discussions about Japan's death penalty practices, with experts noting a pattern of wrongful convictions among death row inmates.
Hakamada's tireless campaign by his sister underscores the emotional toll of wrongful imprisonment, as she expressed hope that their long battle has finally reached a resolution.
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