Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Shinzo Abe, Former Leader of Japan

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Javier C. Hernández and Hisako UenoJanuary 21, 2026 at 07:07 AM

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Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for the 2022 assassination of Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister. The Nara District Court found Yamagami guilty of fatally shooting Abe with a homemade gun at a political rally in Nara. Yamagami admitted to the crime, stating he targeted Abe due to his perceived support of the Unification Church, which Yamagami blamed for his family's financial ruin. The case sparked debate in Japan, highlighting issues of political violence and the Unification Church's influence. The trial drew significant public interest, with hundreds lining up for courtroom access in Nara.

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