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Hyogo Prefectural Police sued over death of 16-year-old detainee
A lawsuit has been filed against the Hyogo Prefectural Police in Japan following the death of a 16-year-old girl, Runa, who died of starvation months after being detained. The girl’s mother, using the pseudonym Yoko, alleges that the arrest and 18-day detention were unlawful.
According to the lawsuit, Runa was detained last year on suspicion of assault at a care home for people with special needs. Her mother claims the teenager was actually attempting to prevent an agitated resident from biting others. Runa was never charged with a crime. During her incarceration, she stopped eating, and following her release, she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Her weight continued to decline until she died five months after her release, weighing approximately 20 kilograms. The mother is seeking 109 million yen (approximately $700,000) in damages, calling for police and prosecutors to reflect on their duty to protect citizens.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Runa died five months after her release. keyt.com · krdo.com · kesq.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Runa was never charged with a crime. keyt.com · krdo.com · kesq.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Runa was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after her release. keyt.com · krdo.com · kesq.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Runa weighed approximately 20 kilograms at the time of her death. keyt.com · krdo.com · kesq.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hyogo Prefectural Police are being sued for unlawful arrest and detention. keyt.com · krdo.com · kesq.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The detention occurred at a care home for people with special needs. keyt.com · krdo.com · kesq.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Runa was detained for 18 days. keyt.com · krdo.com · kesq.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The lawsuit seeks 109 million yen in damages. keyt.com · krdo.com · kesq.com