Iwao Hakamada
Iwao Hakamada is a Japanese man who was wrongfully convicted in 1968 for the murder of a family in Shizuoka Prefecture. After spending nearly 50 years on death row, he was exonerated in 2014 when new evidence emerged, leading to a retrial. His case has highlighted systemic issues in Japan's criminal justice system, particularly regarding the lengthy and complex process of retrials. Hakamada's experience has made him a significant figure in discussions about judicial reform and the rights of the accused in Japan.
Born on Jun 10, 1939 (86 years old)
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Japan:
Iwao Hakamada is mentioned in relation to a verification project that has reached the finals of the International Cultural Center Journalism Award.
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Dominican Republic:
Iwao Hakamada was recently absolved after spending the longest time on death row in the world.
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Dominican Republic:
Iwao Hakamada was recently absolved after spending the longest time on death row in the world.
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Switzerland:
Iwao Hakamada was released from death row after 45 years and was the longest-serving prisoner in solitary confinement.
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Egypt:
Iwao Hakamada was the longest-serving death row inmate in the world who was acquitted last year.
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Pakistan:
Iwao Hakamada was acquitted after spending the world’s longest time on death row for a wrongful conviction.
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Serbia:
Iwao Hakamada was released from prison after being the longest-serving inmate in the world.
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Japan:
Iwao Hakamada was mentioned in the context of receiving an apology from the Minister of Justice.
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Japan:
Iwao Hakamada's sister commented on feeling strength after receiving a letter from the Pope and attending a mass.
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Pakistan:
Iwao Hakamada was wrongfully imprisoned for nearly four decades for a murder he did not commit.
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