Iwao Hakamada's acquittal marks a significant event in Japan's criminal justice history after he spent 46 years on death row, with much of it in isolation.
The presiding judge revealed multiple fabrications of evidence in Hakamada's case, reflecting profound issues within Japan's justice system's treatment of suspects.
Hakamada's legal journey showcases the troubling aspects of Japan's 'hostage justice system,' where coercive tactics and prolonged solitary confinement are alarmingly prevalent.
Saul Lehrfreund emphasized that Japan's death row conditions involve constant surveillance and shockingly secretive execution practices, with families informed only after the fact.
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