「保釈のため」に被告と同居、SNSを監視　身体拘束と弁護士の苦闘：朝日新聞

This page is a news article from the Asahi Shimbun examining "hostage justice" in Japan's criminal system. A 37-year-old defendant arrested for fraud in 2018 has been detained for over seven years. Despite maintaining innocence, he received a 14-year prison sentence, with only 4.5 years credited toward his confinement period. His defense lawyer states that long-term detention effectively increases punishment for those asserting innocence. Five bail requests were rejected citing risk of evidence tampering. Defense teams often impose strict conditions, including cohabitation with attorneys and social media monitoring, to secure release.