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Prosecutors seek death penalty in trial of cult member

Prosecutors are demanding the death penalty for a former doomsday cult leader who allegedly released deadly nerve gas in Tokyo's subways.

Prosecutors seek death penalty in trial of cult member

Wed, 26 Dec, 2001 - 08:32

Prosecutors are demanding the death penalty for a former doomsday cult leader who allegedly released deadly nerve gas in Tokyo's subways.

The attack killed 12 people and made thousands ill.

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