A court in Wakayama, Japan, has sentenced 25-year-old Ryuji Kimura to ten years in prison after being found guilty of attempting to kill the then-prime minister, Fumio Kishida, using a homemade bomb during a public event in April 2023. The attack, which resulted in injuries to two individuals and shocked the nation, was motivated by Kimura’s desire for public attention, according to the ruling.
**Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Murder of Japanese Premier Kishida**
**Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Murder of Japanese Premier Kishida**
A court in Japan has sentenced Ryuji Kimura to a decade behind bars for the 2023 bombing attempt against Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
The verdict comes in the wake of Japan's heightened concern for political figure safety, particularly following the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. Kimura's actions and the ruling highlight the growing anxiety surrounding political violence in the country.
Kimura had thrown the explosive device moments before Kishida was to speak, but his security team quickly evacuated him, averting a potentially fatal outcome. Following the attempt, police discovered additional explosives and weapons in Kimura's possession, underscoring the severity of the case and prompting discussions about security measures for political leaders in Japan.
Kimura had thrown the explosive device moments before Kishida was to speak, but his security team quickly evacuated him, averting a potentially fatal outcome. Following the attempt, police discovered additional explosives and weapons in Kimura's possession, underscoring the severity of the case and prompting discussions about security measures for political leaders in Japan.
