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Yamagami Sentenced to Life for Abe's Assassination

1/29/2026

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  • 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.