TOKYO - The cult leader accused of masterminding last year's Tokyo metro gas attack threw his murder trial into confusion yesterday by first admitting responsibility in a courtroom outburst and then declaring his innocence. Mr Shoko Asahara's outburst came during cross examination of a disciple at the Tokyo District Court.
Cult leader in trial outburst
TOKYO - The cult leader accused of masterminding last year's Tokyo metro gas attack threw his murder trial into confusion yesterday…
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