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Japan Sentences Shinzo Abe's Assassin to Life in Prison. The man who assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison, more than three years after the shocking killing stunned Japan and the world. Tetsuya Yamagami, now 45, admitted to fatally shooting Abe during a campaign rally in Nara in 2022 using a homemade gun. Prosecutors called it a grave crime in a country where gun violence is almost unheard of and pushed for the harshest punishment. Yamagami's defence argued for leniency, saying he was a victim of religious abuse. His family was financially ruined by his mother's devotion to the Unification Church, and he blamed Abe for his perceived links to the group. The case exposed deep ties between politicians and the controversial church, triggered investigations, and forced cabinet resignations. While some sympathise with Yamagami's background, the court ruled his actions warranted life behind bars.
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