Iwao Hakamada's acquittal not only exonerated him after nearly five decades but also underscored systemic issues in Japan's criminal justice system regarding evidence fabrication.
Judge Koshi Kunii pointed out multiple fabrications of evidence in Hakamada's original trial, highlighting significant flaws in the judicial process that led to his wrongful conviction.
The ruling has rekindled discussions about the death penalty in Japan, as Hakamada becomes the fifth individual in postwar Japan to be exonerated after long-term wrongful imprisonment.
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