Court took into account a grim history of domestic abuse
TokyoReporter
Suspect said, 'I wanted to expose my lower body to test if anyone around me would notice'
During girl's detention, investigators repeatedly pressured her to confess to the crime
Suspect said, 'I will remain silent'
One victim was told, 'I retired after being shot in the war'
Suspects said, 'We completely deny the allegations'
Natural raked in a staggering 4.5 billion yen in a single year
Suspect said, 'I did not deceive anyone'
Authorities estimate the group's total haul to be in the billions of yen
Pair solicited clients --- primarily Chinese exchange students --- through social media and word-of-mouth