politics
January 22, 2026
Former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe’s killer sentenced to life in prison
The defense has requested a 20-year prison sentence for Tetsuya Yamagami
TL;DR
- Tetsuya Yamagami sentenced to life in prison for the murder of ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
- Yamagami pleaded guilty to premeditated murder and violating gun control laws.
- Defense argued family stress from the Unification Church caused his actions.
- Yamagami blamed the Unification Church for his family's bankruptcy.
- Investigation revealed ties between many politicians and the Unification Church.
- The Unification Church was ordered to be dissolved in spring 2025.