Perpetrators allegedly sprayed bear repellent inside a liquor store in an attempt to steal cash and valuables
TokyoReporter
Defense team claims defendant was suffering from a drug-induced psychosis
Employees solicited funds from existing policyholders by pitching fake investments
Family had filed a lawsuit demanding 33 million yen in compensation from the city
Suspect denies the allegations, police said
Staffer explained that she 'wanted to raise funds for supporting an underground idol'
Suspect said, 'I just couldn't take it anymore'
Police seized a stash of over 5,000 pills spanning 14 different types of medication
One girl said, 'If I pay 3 million yen, we can go to Universal Studios together'
Female victim had sought refuge from an abusive home