A gathering is held by supporters to celebrate Hakamada Iwao, who was found not guilty in a retrial of the murder of a family of four 58 years ago, in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture on October 14, 2024. Hakamada said "I have finally been found completely innocent" during this event. In Hakamada's retrial, the Shizuoka District Court handed down a not guilty verdict on September 26th, and the prosecution waived its right to appeal on October 9th, resulting in his acquittal.( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )