Anri Kawai's trial Expected decision at the beginning of the year November 11, 12:36
The trial of Anri Kawai, who is accused of violating the Public Offices Election Act, is expected to be completed by the end of the year and will be handed down at the beginning of the year.
Anri Kawai (47), a member of the House of Councilors, and his husband, former Minister of Justice Katsuyuki Kawai (57), have been acquitted of the acquisition of a violation of the Public Offices Election Act over last year's House of Councilors election.
On the 11th, the first trial was held since Anri Kawai was released on bail on the 27th of last month, and he wore a dark suit, put on a member badge, and entered the Tokyo District Court with an attorney.
Evidence was rarely examined at the trial on the 11th, and the schedule for future trials was discussed.
From the 13th, the defendant's question to Senator Anri is scheduled three times, and the presiding judge said, "Once the defendant's question is over, the hearing will be separated," and on the 15th of next month, the prosecution's statement The prosecution has decided to hold an argument by the defense on the 23rd of next month.
Anri Kawai's trial was held in the "Hundred Days Trial," which accelerates the trial, and although 100 days have already passed since the indictment, all trials will be completed within the year, and the judgment is expected to be handed down at the beginning of the year. I did.