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Tokyo Court Suspends Sentence for Hammer Attack on Students

6/28/2025

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A Tokyo District Court has handed down a three-year prison sentence, suspended for four years, to 23-year-old Yoo Juhyun for her shocking hammer attack on eight Hosei University students. While the judge recognized her mental health struggles, he underscored the profound trauma inflicted on the victims. Yoo has since reached settlements with those she harmed.

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A Tokyo District Court has handed down a three-year prison sentence, suspended for four years, to 23-year-old Yoo Juhyun for her shocking hammer attack on eight Hosei University students. While the judge recognized her mental health struggles, he underscored the profound trauma inflicted on the victims. Yoo has since reached settlements with those she harmed.