4-year prison term sought for ex-lawmaker Suzuki

4-year prison term sought for ex-lawmaker Suzuki

TOKYO, Japan - Former House of Representatives member Muneo Suzuki, charged with taking 11 million yen in bribes from two Hokkaido companies, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on July 14 after prosecutors demanded a four-year prison term for him. (Kyodo)

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