Hakamada Ivao
Hakamada Ivao is a Japanese man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 48 years, including over 45 years on death row, for a crime he did not commit. Convicted in 1968 for the murder of a former boss and his family, Ivao consistently maintained his innocence, claiming that his confession was coerced through police violence. In September 2024, a Shizuoka court acquitted him after new evidence, including DNA testing, proved his innocence and revealed that the evidence used against him had been fabricated. His case has become emblematic of the issues surrounding wrongful convictions and the use of the death penalty in Japan.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 1 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,758 | $160,000 | 178$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 10,758 | $160,000 | 178$ |
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Hakamada Ivao was released at the age of 88 after spending 48 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
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