25 Year Sentence Cut to 20 by Eichelberger News Article
25 Year Sentence Cut to 20 by Eichelberger News Article
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Collection | C.W.J. Phelps Collection |
| Box | Box 2 |
| Folder | Second Phelps Scrap Book |
| Repository | University of Virginia Law Library |
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Reports that for the first time, Lieut. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger of the Eighth Army, reversed a ruling of "guilty" to "not guilty" for one count charged against Sgt. Shigeo Akamatsu. As a result, Akamatsu's sentence was reduced from 25 years to 20 years for his actions. Also reports on the other 26 suspected war criminals who were admitted to Sugamo prison between June 4 and June 10.