68-Year-Old Defendant Accused of Indecent Acts Against Young Girl

“You made a bad impression by not apologizing.”

“Takahashi took a photo of the girl before the crime, saying it was because she was cute. After the incident, the girl reportedly pleaded, ‘Please don’t post it on social media. I won’t tell anyone, so please don’t tell anyone either.’

He has two prior convictions for forced indecency. Takahashi’s claim that he has no interest in such acts is simply not believable.” (Judicial reporter from a national newspaper)

In the testimony of the victim’s parents:

“Our daughter became afraid to go outside and started living in isolation. She would wake up in the middle of the night, recalling the incident, and become mentally unstable. When she saw an elderly man, she would freeze or run away. She cut her hair short and began dressing in inconspicuous clothing.”

Their statement described the significant changes in their daughter and the deep emotional scars left by the incident.

When the prosecutor asked, “Why would harassment take the form of indecent acts?” Takahashi, who has a total of four prior convictions, including two for forced indecency, responded:

“I think it was due to my illness and the way my mind works. That’s just my pathological nature.”

His response was nothing more than an unacceptable excuse. When asked about his feelings of remorse, he said, “I do feel sorry.” However, he added:

“I don’t think the girl’s parents will ever forgive me. I believe they would be happier if I didn’t apologize and instead spent as much time in prison as possible.”

He never actually apologized. His selfish remarks prompted the judge to ask, “Can you not at least apologize to her parents?”

Even then, Takahashi remained unrepentant, responding:

“If they want me to, I’ll bow down or do whatever, but is that really what they want?”

Not a single person in the courtroom doubted that Takahashi deserved a severe sentence.