Insanity Defense

Extensive psychiatric evaluation central to determining the defendant's criminal responsibility.

1. Reiwa 4 (Wa) No. 1446 Murder Case

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (July 8, 2022)
3. Original Case: 令和4(わ)1446 殺人
4. VictimsShinzo AbeDefendantsTetsuya YamagamiPlaintiffsAkie AbeInvestigatorsNara Prefectural PoliceProsecutorsNara District Public Prosecutors OfficeDefense AttorneysNonePlaintiff AttorneysNoneJudgesNara District Court PanelInstitutionsNara District CourtNara District Public Prosecutors OfficeNara Prefectural Police
5. Case Tags: Homicide;Assassination;Japan-Korea Relations;Insanity Defense