1986 murder convict Shoji Maekawa granted retrial due to doubts on key witness testimonies.

Shoji Maekawa, convicted in 1986 for the murder of a 15-year-old girl, has been granted a retrial by the Kanazawa branch of the Nagoya High Court. The court expressed doubts about key witness testimonies, which Maekawa's defense claims were fabricated. Despite serving seven years in prison, Maekawa has maintained his innocence. This decision to reopen the case could potentially exonerate him after decades of legal battles.

October 23, 2024
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