Yokohama War Crime Trials - Docket 40 - Toranoshim Akamatsu
Charge: Between 1 January 1943 and 30 April 1945 at
Yodogawa prisoner of war camp, the accused willfully and
unlawfully committed cruel, inhuman, and brutal acts,
atrocities, and other offenses against certain PW's in
violation of the Laws and Customs of War.
Specification 9: In or about July 1943, the
accused and others, willfully and unlawfully, beat and
mistreated Storekeeper Second Class Richard Allen Beam,
and five other American PW's, by striking them with
fists and kicking them.
Evidence as to Specification 9: In July 1943
Storekeeper Second Class Richard Allen Beam and five
others were on the "sick list" and were playing poker,
using cigarettes as chips. This was contrary to camp
rules. They were taken outside by the accused and
others, who beat them with their fists. When they were
knocked to the ground they were kicked, after which
some of them were pulled to their feet and knocked down
repeatedly.
Accused Plea: Not Guilty on All Charges
Trial Verdict: Guilty on All Charges
Sentence: Life Imprisonment at Hard Labor - Sugamo Prison, Tokyo
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