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Defense challenges competence in probation officer murder

Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Summary: A man admitted to murdering his probation officer, but his defense claims he is not mentally competent.
WHO: Kohei Iitsuka
WHAT: Admitted to murder
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 3:37 AM ET
WHERE: Otsu District Court
WHY: Defense argues mental incompetence
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