Life sentence for man who killed Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe

Tetsuya Yamagami has been sentenced to life in prison for the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot at a rally in 2022. Yamagami, 45, pleaded guilty but sought leniency, claiming he was a victim of "religious abuse" due to his mother's ties to the Unification Church, which he blamed for his family's financial ruin.

His actions divided public opinion in Japan, where gun crime is rare. The case also raised questions about the church's influence on politicians, leading to investigations and resignations. Abe's widow expressed deep sorrow over her husband's death, emphasizing the loss will never fade.