Hideko Hakamada
Hideko Hakamada is the sister of Iwao Hakamada, a Japanese man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 46 years on death row. She has been a steadfast advocate for her brother's release, tirelessly fighting for justice and supporting him through the challenges of his wrongful conviction and subsequent rehabilitation.
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Hideko Hakamada, Iwao's sister, expressed that the issue is not just about saving Iwao.
再審無罪から2年 袴田さんの姉「巌だけ助かればいい問題ではない」 [静岡県]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-09-26
Hideko Hakamada, Iwao's sister, expressed concern about the irreversible damage to his mental health after decades in prison.
Αποζημίωση 1,4 εκατ. δολ. στον μακροβιότερο θανατοποινίτη στον κόσμο – Για 46 χρόνια «άδικης φυλάκισης»
Greece· 2025-03-26
Hideko Hakamada campaigned tirelessly for her brother Iwao's exoneration.
Japan awards death row inmate US$1.44m
Taiwan· 2025-03-26
Hideko Hakamada, Iwao's sister, fought for his release and mentioned that her brother 'lives in his own world' after years of imprisonment.
Японець помилково провів у камері смертників 46 років – йому присудили рекордну компенсацію
Ukraine· 2025-03-25