, convicted in the infamous Sayama Incident murder case, faces reporters in Tokyo while his lawyer holds up evidence of his handwriting that they say proves his innocence.

Kazuo Ishikawa, 67, was arrested 43 years ago and charged with the murder of a 16-year-old female high school student in a case that became known as the Sayama Incident.

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