The leader of the Yamaken-kai, a prominent Yakuza group, has been declared innocent in an appellate court, reaffirming a prior judgment of acquittal in a notorious shooting incident. Even though the details of the incident were gruesome, the ruling was based on the lack of convincing evidence and legal grounds, further confirming yet again the rigorousness of Japan's legal system.

In Japan, organized crime, specifically Yakuza, has a complex relationship with society. Although Yakuza is involved in criminal activities, they also adhere to an honour code and provide services to their communities. Legally, cases related to Yakuza are extremely serious. People care about a just and precise legal procedure, even for individuals involved in organized crime.

In the US and EU, organized crime cases are also taken very seriously. Groups like the Mafia in the US and the 'Ndrangheta in Italy, for instance, have a continuous influence on society. However, public opinion is generally less ambivalent, viewing these entities predominantly as criminal entities. The legal systems in the West, like Japan, emphasize due process rights and often offer strong legal protections for defendants, even those accused of terrible crimes.