Kirk here with an update on Le Thi Thuy Linh’s case:

— start quote — The defense team appealed to the Supreme Court. The top court has decided to hear arguments from both sides in February next year. The defendant said in a statement that she is very happy to hear the news. She said she hopes the justices will listen to what she has to say and acquit her.An organization supporting foreign technical trainees has been collecting signatures seeking her acquittal. — end quote —

This renews my faith in Japan’s judicial system!