Former Daiichi Sankyo employee Keisuke Yoshida faces an 18-year prison sentence for the alleged methanol poisoning death of his wife. As the trial comes to a close in the Tokyo District Court, prosecutors are pressing for a harsh punishment while Yoshida continues to deny the charges vehemently.
With Judge Iichiro Sakata presiding over the case, the final defense arguments and the defendant’s statement are set to be heard on the same day, leading up to the scheduled verdict on Oct. 30. Throughout the trial, Yoshida has maintained his innocence, claiming he never intended harm towards his wife or administered methanol to her.
As the dramatic conclusion approaches, the future of Yoshida hangs in the balance as the court deliberates his fate. Stay tuned for updates on this high-profile case as the verdict draws near.