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Statement Dated - ATIS 38482 TOMOMORI and Defendant thought execution (of 10 Aug) legal,. That morning, TOMOMORI came to Defendant, sail MI have heard that there is going to he an execution. Shall we go and see it, if you are not busy?*1 He lined up, often shut his eyes, assumed correct posture, is a Christian, did not consent to atemi, said to stop it (to 2nd Lt. YAMAMOTO or somebody). ITEZONO was in command (of 10 Aug execution). In speech at end, he stated international law must be upheld, acts of cruelty not committed. At execution he said "The big shot is not here yet." At headquarters he told Defendant to have beating of fliers stopped. On 21 Aug, FUKUSHIMA, SATO and TOMOMORI were present at conference, whereas TOMOMORI said he was but a spectator, useless to conceal it, since fat and ashes at place where burned, which scientific investigation would reveal. |