Iwao Hakamada receives $1.44 million in compensation for 47 years of wrongful imprisonment

Japanese Iwao Hakamada, who was wrongfully sentenced to death and spent 47 years in prison, is finally receiving compensation from the state. According to Kyodo news agency, he was awarded 217 million yen ($1.44 million).

The longest wrongful prison sentence in Japanese history

Hakamada was sentenced to death in 1968 for the murder of his employer, his wife and two children. The murders occurred in 1964, when Hakamada was only 28 years old.

He spent 47 years on death row, the longest sentence ever imposed on a wrongful death prisoner in world history.

Verdict and acquittal

The Khakamada case has been a source of controversy for many years. In 2014, a Japanese court decided to re-examine the case and acquitted him in 2023. The investigation revealed that evidence had been falsified and that Khakamada had been tortured to obtain a confession.

The 89-year-old Khakamada was very weak when she was released. Her health had been seriously damaged during her years in prison.

Financial compensation and delayed justice

While the compensation awarded to Khakamada represents a measure of justice, it cannot fully compensate for the life she lost and the suffering she endured. No amount of compensation can compensate for 47 years of imprisonment, separation from family, depression, and psychological damage.

This injustice in the Japanese judicial system once again highlights the need to protect human rights. The Hakamada case has reignited discussions about judicial fairness not only in Japan but around the world.

The case of Iwao Hakamada has shown how serious the consequences of errors in the judicial system can be. The compensation he received is an important step towards restoring justice, but it cannot bring back the years that have passed. This incident demonstrates how important it is to ensure a high level of accuracy and impartiality in judicial and investigative processes. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”