Death Sentence on KyoAni Arsonist Becomes Final

Osaka, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--Shinji Aoba, who was sentenced to death over the July 2019 arson attack on Kyoto Animation Co., has withdrawn his appeal, finalizing the ruling, it was learned Tuesday. According to Osaka High Court, Aoba, 46, withdrew his challenge on Monday against the Kyoto District Court ruling that found him guilty. He was convicted of murder and other charges in the attack...

Death Sentence on KyoAni Arsonist Becomes Final
Osaka, Jan. 28 (Jiji Press)--Shinji Aoba, who was sentenced to death over the July 2019 arson attack on Kyoto Animation Co., has withdrawn his appeal, finalizing the ruling, it was learned Tuesday. According to Osaka High Court, Aoba, 46, withdrew his challenge on Monday against the Kyoto District Court ruling that found him guilty. He was convicted of murder and other charges in the attack...