Girl died in pool at nursery school Convicted of former director and others Saitama District Court February 14, 16:27

Three years ago, a four-year-old girl died in a pool at a nursery school in Saitama City, and two former directors were charged with negligence in work. Sentenced a conviction.

In August 2017, in a pool at a nursery school in Midori Ward, Saitama City, in the accident where a child, Misora ​​Akanuma (then four) died, she worked as a former director, defendant Akiyo Mayuzumi (70) and a childcare worker at the time. Akane Horiguchi (33) was charged with negligence for business.

In a ruling on the 14th, Judge Kitamura of the Saitama District Court said that they had neglected to take measures or take precautions to prevent the accident, saying, "We were in a position to protect the lives and physical safety of children. The consequences of losing young life are serious and the degree of negligence is severe. "

On the other hand, they all acknowledged their negligence and repented deeply, claiming that one year in prison was sentenced to 1 year in prison, 4 years in prison, and 1 year in prison for former staff, 3 years in prison. I handed each judgment.

Mayor Saitama "Work to prevent recurrence"

Mayor Shimizu of Saitama City, which approved the nursery school where the accident occurred following the ruling, said, `` We are working to prevent such accidents from recurring, but we will continue to provide children with a safe and secure environment in the future. We will continue to work on manufacturing. "