Man confesses to starting deadly fire at Kyoto Animation studio
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A Japanese man, Shinji Aoba, has pleaded guilty to starting a fire at Kyoto Animation studio in 2019, which killed 36 people and injured 32 others. Aoba's defense lawyers are seeking an acquittal, citing mental incompetence, while prosecutors are likely to seek the death penalty. Aoba accused the studio of stealing his work, but the motive remains unclear. The trial is ongoing, and a verdict is expected in January 2023.
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