Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his family

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 5, 2025 at 03:25 AM

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Tetsuya Yamagami, the man accused of assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has apologized to Abe's family in court for the first time. Yamagami pleaded guilty to murder and expressed remorse to Abe's widow, Akie, for the suffering he caused. He fatally shot Abe with a homemade gun during a political event in Nara on July 8, 2022. Yamagami reportedly blamed Abe for promoting the Unification Church, which he claimed bankrupted his family. The Unification Church, known for its mass weddings and controversial teachings, has faced increased scrutiny since the assassination, and was ordered to disband in March. Abe's ties to the church, through his grandfather, have also been examined.

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