Thursday, August 21, 2014

Appeal Court Decides Goto's Case on 13 Nov 2014.

On Jan 28, 2014, the Tokyo District Court ruled in favor of Toru Goto who was kidnapped and confined for 12 years and 5 months for the purpose of forceful de-conversion.  Both the plaintiff and defendants appealed to the Tokyo High Court.

The first session in the appeal court was held on 5 June 2014.

Today on 21 Aug 2014, the High Court concluded the case and announced that the verdict would be handed down on 13 Nov 2014 2:30 pm.

Information source:
http://www.ucjp.org/?p=17844

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