Man refusing to identify himself gets 5 1/2 years for arson

Thursday 22nd January, 03:23 PM JST

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shugotokumaru at 03:54 PM JST - 22nd January

I have no idea what his refusal to identify himself is about, but it could be he wants to keep his family out of it.
bobbafett at 04:47 PM JST - 22nd January

Instead of being homeless and lonely he can have friends in prison and a warm bed at night.
BBLeo at 04:53 PM JST - 22nd January

‘‘I threw out everything when I decided to kill myself,’’...‘‘I am sorry,’’... What a comedian. Did cops trace his fingerprints in archives? Perhaps not and they were hoping that accused will talk in court. Now even that failed, when he die just burry him next to 'unknown soldier' tomb. From no0w on he will at least have his number for ID in his future crimes when he come out from jail. This is another 'shrink' matter.
Helly at 05:49 PM JST - 22nd January

let me Water board him for 30 mins. He'll tell you his name, his parents name, and anything else you want to know.
blvtzpk at 06:14 PM JST - 22nd January

Seems that Mari Horikita's ideal partner - Mr X - is going up the river for a few years - she'll have to delay those wedding plans for a while!

"Maki Horikita looking for 'Mr X' as ideal spouse"

http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/maki-horikita-looking-for-mr-x-as-ideal-spouse
justmeinto at 07:26 PM JST - 22nd January

Can't help but wonder if his sentence would have been different if he had identified himself.
shiuu at 08:35 PM JST - 22nd January

Why even prosecute? For all the police know he could be some wanted fugitive. Just hold him in custody until he decides to give up his identity.
MeanRingo at 09:58 PM JST - 22nd January

I often wondered what would happen if someone refused to give their name. Do people take this charade this far very often? Next time I'm in trouble with the law I think I will try it. Banzai!
Disillusioned at 10:23 PM JST - 22nd January

This guy is just another crazed semi-senior citizen and should be locked up for a lot longer 5.5 years. - No name, no shame!
larguero at 10:48 PM JST - 22nd January

a Japanese version of Prince. Now he just has to pick a symbol
martyman at 10:55 PM JST - 22nd January

J-cops: Whats your name?

Man: I am not saying!

J-cops: Whats your name?

Man: I am not saying!

Judge: Well what is your name?

Man: I am not saying, but I will say I am sorry!

Judge: Fine, it took 6 months to get a gomenasai from you. I will sentence you to 5 years in prison!

Man: Thank you
meanmutha at 09:09 AM JST - 23rd January

nuff said. lol
blvtzpk at 10:02 AM JST - 23rd January

@Notginger at 09:01 AM JST - 23rd January

Nice one blvtzpk! Actually, I was just typing the same thing myself, when I noticed your post.

I like the fact that the Mr X in question is an older man, which is OK with her. And seeing she's just 21 now, he'll be out of chokey before she hits her marriage deadline of 30 y-o-a. Perfect!!!
likeitis at 03:19 PM JST - 23rd January

5 and half years for burning down an abandoned two story house? Was there a danger of other houses catching?

Seems like an over-stiff sentence.

Did cops trace his fingerprints in archives?

Not everyone has been fingerprinted. Further, he may have altered his. I am sure they looked though.
dennis0bauer at 03:28 PM JST - 23rd January

Waow people who murder get a less harsher sentence than him