The judge defined the crime “cruel and extremely mischievous”.
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A 20 -year -old woman was sentenced for the role she played in the death of a high school student, who was assassinated last April.
In April 2024, a 17 -year -old girl fell to her death after being pushed by a bridge, in a river in Asahikawa, Japan. The case shocked the nation and made international news.
Second District Court of AsahikawaRule, 20 years old Konishi Yuka conspired with 22 years Uchida Riko To drive the victim from Rumoi to Asahikawa (about 1 hour and 20 minutes by car), where he would have been attacked. Konishi’s defense lawyer said Konishi participated in the crime but did not orchestrated it. Rather, they supported, Uchida planned that attack after the victim published a photo on social media without his permission.
The court discovered that Konishi played an active role during the attack; After the victim shouted to ask for help, Konishi beat her. Judge Ogasawara Yoshihiro he said, “The way the crime was committed was cruel and extremely mischievous”, And that konishi, “He did not show any attitude of respecting the victim’s life and integrity”.
As a result, Konishi Yuka was sentenced to 23 years in prison, two years less than what was requested by the accusation.
