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Story summary
- The six-week trial of Yamagami, who assassinated former Prime Minister Abe, ended with a life sentence.
- Testimonies showed the Unification Church deeply influenced Yamagami's family.
- Yamagami described his despair, saying, "I should not have lived this long."
- Prosecutors sought a life sentence, the defense highlighted the Church's influence, and the judge rejected upbringing as justification, noting broader societal impact in Japan.
