The trial of the accused killer of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is underway
The trial of the accused killer of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe began Tuesday.
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, appeared in court as U.S. President Donald Trump visits Japan for talks with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Takaichi, a conservative protege of Abe, highlighted their close ties in a meeting Tuesday with Trump, who called Abe a « great friend. »
Broadcaster NHK said Yamagami pleaded guilty to the charges read by prosecutors.
