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Innocent but still in jail?

The article "Swiss woman's drug smuggling acquittal upheld" brings to light just how screwed up the Japanese judiciary system can be. The Swiss woman was acquitted of the charges against her by a Japanese court. Yet she remains in custody. Read the full... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Wed, Apr 16 2008

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