Three people, including the president of a chemical machinery manufacturer in Yokohama City, were arrested on suspicion of illegal export, and the family of a former executive who died of cancer discovered while in custody held a press conference in a false accusation case in which it was later revealed that he was innocent. , called for improvements to the medical system at detention centers.
Those who met in Tokyo on the 6th included the eldest son of Shizuo Aishima, who was an advisor to Okawara Kakoki, a chemical machinery manufacturer in Yokohama.
Four years ago, Aishima and two others, including his president, were arrested and charged with illegally exporting machinery that could be used for military purposes, and died of cancer discovered while in detention.
Thereafter, he was found not guilty and proceedings were taken for criminal compensation.
The eldest son and others are suing the government for 10 million yen in compensation, alleging that the discovery of Aishima's cancer was delayed and his death was premature because he was not given proper tests and treatment at the detention center. ``I took the necessary measures,'' he argues.
Before the verdict in this case was handed down on March 21st, his eldest son said at a press conference, ``Even though he was diagnosed with cancer, treatment never started, and I fear that the detention center is waiting for my father to die.'' There were times when I thought to myself, ``If a judgment is made that there is nothing that can be done because it is a detention center, then the same kind of damage will occur in the future.We must clarify the actual situation and make improvements.''
On the other hand, in a civil case in which the president of a manufacturer and others sued the national and metropolitan governments, the Tokyo District Court partially recognized the illegality of the investigation, and both parties have appealed.