Politics● Elevated3d ago · Nov 2, 2026, 5:24 AM
Molotov cocktail at LDP headquarters, defendant tears 'Hinomaru' in court - first hearing at Tokyo District Court
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Asahi Shimbun · East Asia
A defendant accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at LDP headquarters also tore a 'Hinomaru' flag in court during the first hearing at Tokyo District Court, indicating acts of political defiance and potential extremism.
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