Shinzo Abe Killer’s Trial Is Exposing the Christian Cult Entrenched in Japanese Politics
Tetsuya Yamagami is on trial for the assassination of Shinzo Abe, citing Abe's ties to the Moonies as motivation.
Journalist and author Elle Hardy notes that Yamagami has gained a significant following, with a fund bankrolled by sympathizers.
Yamagami's trial, which began on Tuesday, has brought attention to Japan's political system and its potential ties to the Moonies.
When Yamagami pulled the trigger in July 2022, killing Shinzo Abe in a puff of white smoke at a suburban political rally, it seemed incomprehensible.
Author summary: Trial exposes Christian cult's influence on Japanese politics.
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