12 years sought for attacker of anti-NHK group leader
According to the indictment, Miyanishi cut Tachibana's head with a machete on a sidewalk outside the industry ministry in Tokyo on March 14 last year.
Tokyo prosecutors have demanded a 12-year prison sentence for Shion Miyanishi, 32, accused of attempting to murder Takashi Tachibana, the leader of a political group that criticizes NHK. The sentencing for Miyanishi is set for Friday at Tokyo District Court.
During the closing argument, the prosecution highlighted that Miyanishi attacked Tachibana, 59, due to his belief that Tachibana's actions contributed to the suicide of a former Hyogo Prefecture assembly member. Tachibana, who is currently on trial for allegedly defaming the former assembly member, was present at the court hearing and urged for a harsh punishment towards Miyanishi, expressing concerns that he might commit further crimes. Tachibana also expressed regret as a politician for giving Miyanishi a motive to attack him.
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