The head of the Kitakyushu-shi specific dangerous designated crime group "Kudokai", who was sentenced to death on the 24th for murder and other crimes, said in a strong tone to the presiding judge, "It is not a fair decision. I regret it for the rest of my life." In response to the statement to that effect, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters plans to further strengthen its protection, saying that there is a risk of danger to judicial personnel.
From 1998 to 2014, the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous crime group, shot and killed the former union leader of the fishery cooperative in Kitakyushu City and the surrounding area, and attacked three former police officers and nurses with pistols and cutlery. On the 24th, the Fukuoka District Court sentenced Satoru Nomura (74), the head of the organization charged with murder and other crimes, to death.
According to the police, immediately after the sentence was handed down, Defendant Nomura made a strong tone to the presiding judge, saying, "I asked for a fair decision, but it's not fair at all," and "I regret it for the rest of my life." bottom.
The Fukuoka Prefectural Police has been guarding the judiciary involved in this trial, but it is dangerous because the top of the organization was sentenced to death and Nomura's remarks to the presiding judge. The policy is to further strengthen security as there is a risk.
On the other hand, according to Nomura's lawyer, the defendant has indicated his intention to appeal the decision.