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crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Kyoto Animation Arsonist Receives Death Penalty for 2019 Studio Fire"

The arsonist who attacked Kyoto Animation in 2019, killing 36 people, has been sentenced to death by the Kyoto District Court. The company's president expressed deep respect for the judicial process and ongoing sadness for the loss. The attending physician, who saved the arsonist's life through extensive skin transplants, stated that he has no sympathy for the perpetrator and hopes he feels the weight of his crime. Execution dates in Japan are not publicly announced in advance.

via SoraNews24|
#arson-attack#crime-and-justice#death-penalty
crime2 years ago

"Death Sentence for Arson Attack at Japanese Anime Studio"

A Japanese court sentenced Shinji Aoba to death for carrying out a deadly arson attack on Kyoto Animation's studio in 2019, killing 36 people. Aoba, who was found mentally capable to face punishment, had sought revenge against the studio, believing they had stolen his novel submissions. The court ruled that the attack was premeditated and that Aoba showed little sincere regret, leading to the death penalty. The government has since increased restrictions on gasoline sales, but declined to comment on the ruling.

via The Associated Press|
#anime-studio#arson#crime
world2 years ago

"Death Sentence for Arsonist in 2019 Kyoto Studio Fire Killing 36"

Shinji Aoba has been sentenced to death for killing 36 people in an arson attack at Kyoto Animation in 2019, one of Japan's deadliest attacks in decades. Aoba, who had a history of mental illness, was found guilty of murder after dousing the studio with gasoline and setting it on fire due to a grudge. The judge revealed that Aoba had previously planned an attack on a train station. The arson shocked Japan, where violent attacks are rare, and the studio's president expressed sorrow for the loss while vowing to continue producing great works.

via The New York Times|
#arson#death-penalty#japan
crime2 years ago

Kyoto Animation Arsonist Sentenced to Death for Mass Murder

Shinji Aoba, who set fire to Kyoto Animation in 2019, killing 36 people, has been sentenced to death for mass murder after claiming the studio had stolen his ideas, despite no evidence supporting his claims. The arson attack resulted in the worst mass murder in recent Japanese history, with Aoba found responsible for the crime despite his defense of diminished mental capability.

via Deadline|
#arson#crime#death-penalty
crime2 years ago

"Death Sentence for Arsonist Who Killed 36 at Japanese Anime Studio"

A Japanese court has sentenced Shinji Aoba to death for the arson attack on Kyoto Animation's studio in 2019, which resulted in the deaths of 36 people and injuries to many others. Aoba, who was not an employee of the studio, carried out the attack as an act of revenge, believing the company had stolen his novel submissions. The court found him mentally capable and stated that he had premeditated the crime. The attack was described as turning the studio into "hell" and causing indescribable pain. Aoba, who was severely burned and hospitalized for 10 months, was also found to have plotted a separate attack on a train station.

via CBS News|
#anime-studio#arson#capital-punishment
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Kyoto Animation Arsonist Sentenced to Death for 2019 Studio Attack"

A Japanese man, Shinji Aoba, has been sentenced to death for killing 36 people and injuring many others in an arson attack on Kyoto Animation studio in 2019. The judge ruled that Aoba was not insane or suffering from diminished mental capacity at the time of the crime. Aoba admitted to starting the fire but his lawyers argued that he was mentally unstable. The attack shocked Japan, and the severity of the crimes led to the heaviest sentence possible. Japan is one of the few developed countries to retain the death penalty, and despite international calls to abolish it, a government poll showed that 80 percent of the public favor retaining it.

via The Washington Post|
#anime-studio#arson#crime-and-justice
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Man Sentenced to Death for Kyoto Anime Studio Fire"

A Japanese court has sentenced Shinji Aoba to death for the 2019 arson attack on Kyoto Animation's Studio 1, which resulted in the deaths of 36 people. Aoba, motivated by a grudge against the studio, set the building on fire, causing indescribable pain and leaving many injured. The court found him mentally fit to face punishment, rejecting claims of mental incapacity. The attack shocked the anime industry and drew global grief, with the studio known for producing popular TV series. Despite criticism, public support for capital punishment in Japan remains high.

via Al Jazeera English|
#anime-studio#arson-attack#crime-and-justice
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Kyoto Animation Arsonist Sentenced to Death for Deadly Attack"

A Japanese court has sentenced a 45-year-old man to death for setting fire to Kyoto Animation studio in 2019, resulting in 36 deaths. The defendant, Shinji Aoba, was found guilty of murder and arson after claiming his work had been plagiarized. The court ruled that Aoba was not mentally incompetent at the time of the crime, rejecting his plea of not guilty due to mental disorder. The attack was described as "truly atrocious and inhumane," marking Japan's worst mass killing in almost 20 years and leaving fans worldwide grieving the loss of life and a renowned animation studio.

via CNN|
#arson#crime-and-justice#death-penalty
crime2 years ago

Man confesses to starting deadly fire at Kyoto Animation studio

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.

via BBC|
#crime#fire#kyoto-animation