Defense argues junk science could lead to wrongful conviction in Gyoza no Ohsho president murder trial

The first trial for the 2013 shooting death of the president of "Gyoza no Ohsho" began today, with the defendant denying all charges. The defense argued the defendant was not the perpetrator and may have been in Fukuoka on the day of the incident, asserting that "junk science" can lead to wrongful convictions. The trial, which will involve examining evidence until March 2026, is expected to conclude with a verdict in October 2026.