What happened: Tetsuya Yamagami, on trial for the killing of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, expressed deep sorrow towards Abe's widow, Akie, during court proceedings.
Why it matters:
- Acknowledgement of remorse may influence legal and public perception of the case.
- The apology affects the family of Shinzo Abe and the wider Japanese public still processing the event.
MNN Take: Yamagami's apology is a rare public expression of regret in a high-profile political assassination case, highlighting the personal impact behind the crime.
Sources: BBC World