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Gunman who assassinated Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe at rally is jailed for life
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- A man who admitted to killing former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison, a verdict that underscores Japan's stance on a high-profile political murder.
- The trial opened with Yamagami pleading guilty, highlighting Japan's debate over punishment while acknowledging his motives tied to his views about the Unification Church.
- Prosecutors described the attack as an extremely grave incident that is unprecedented in post-war history, reflecting the shock in a country with strict gun controls.
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