Man acquitted over 1986 murder seeks state compensation
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Shoshi Maekawa, acquitted in August 2025 in a retrial for a 1986 murder, has filed a compensation claim with the Fukui District Court for time spent in detention. He maintained his innocence throughout the decades-long legal process. The case has drawn attention to Japan's criminal justice system and past wrongful convictions. Maekawa spoke to reporters in Fukui following the filing.
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Shoshi Maekawa speaks to reporters Tuesday in the city of Fukui after filing a compensation claim at the Fukui District Court over the time he spent under detention following his conviction over a 1986 murder. He was acquitted in a retrial in August 2025. | JIJI
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