Justice Minister Tanaka

Justice Minister Tanaka

TOKYO, Japan - Justice Minister Keishu Tanaka is discharged from a Tokyo hospital on Oct. 22, 2012, following checks after complaining of chest pain, an irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure. The resignation of Tanaka, under fire for his ties with an organized crime syndicate about 30 years ago, is believed to be unavoidable.

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