Kyoto Animation arsonist’s defense team seeks to reinstate appeal
The legal team representing Shinji Aoba have filed to nullify his recent appeal withdrawal.
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Kyoto Animation arsonist’s death sentence confirmed after appeal withdrawn
Shinji Aoba, who was sentenced to death in the first instance for setting fire to the Kyoto Animation studio, resulting in the tragic loss of 36 lives, has withdrawn his appeal.