Acquitted welfare official returns to work

Acquitted welfare official returns to work

TOKYO, Japan - Senior welfare ministry official Atsuko Muraki (C) is welcomed by her coworkers upon her arrival at the ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2010. Muraki was acquitted of a postal abuse charge and reinstated to the ministry after 15 months. (Kyodo)

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