Abe Assassin Apologizes to Former Prime Minister's Family at Trial
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The man convicted of assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has apologized to the victim's family. Tetsuya Yamagami made the statement during his high-profile trial.
Yamagami expressed that he feels "deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow, Akie Abe. The apology occurred as part of ongoing court proceedings.
A Japanese court found Yamagami guilty of the 2022 shooting last year. The attack shocked the nation and the international community.
Legal experts expect the court to announce Yamagami's sentence soon. The prosecution has sought the death penalty for the crime.