Appeal against death sentence for AUM founder Asahara rejected

Appeal against death sentence for AUM founder Asahara rejected

TOKYO, Japan - The Tokyo High Court decided to reject an appeal filed by the defense counsel of AUM Shinrikyo cult founder Shoko Asahara (in undated file photo), increasing the likelihood that his death sentence will stand without a court hearing.

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