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Man who assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gets life in prison

A Japanese court handed down a life sentence to Tetsuya Yamagami for assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Yamagami confessed to the murder, stating his motive was to target a controversial church with alleged ties to Japan's ruling party. The shocking incident has spurred investigations into the church and prompted security reforms.

21 Jan 2026 10:47 am