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Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 28, 2023
Memphis releases deadly police beating video
Footage of the violent encounter between Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, and the five police officers charged with murder in his beating death has sent shock waves through the U.S.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 27, 2023
Alleged ringleader of serial robberies in Japan operated from Manila detention center
The suspected mastermind, who is said to have gone by the name “Luffy,” sent instructions via smartphone, taking advantage of lax security at the detention facility.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 27, 2023
Five U.S. police officers charged with beating Black man to death
Tyre Nichols, 29, was stopped on Jan. 7 for what the Memphis Police Department said was reckless driving.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2023
What you need to know on laws involving electric bikes in Japan
A case of e-bikes that break the legal speed limit raises concern over the laws and regulations pertaining to high-tech bikes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 19, 2023
Thieves in Japan target Toyota Prius hybrids for platinum and palladium
There were 173 thefts of mufflers or catalytic converters in Chiba Prefecture last year, 16 times more than in 2021, according to local police.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 13, 2023
Abe assassination suspect Tetsuya Yamagami indicted over shooting
Prosecutors have judged Yamagami fit to stand trial after a psychiatric evaluation process required to establish his criminal responsibility.

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