General Tomoyuki Yamishita Pleads Not Guilty

The transcript discusses a defendant who pleads not guilty in a Japanese court and agrees to accept legal counsel appointed by the American Commission. Despite being accused of war crimes, including the killing of hundreds of Yankee captives without trial, the defendant is granted a fair and democratic hearing in the American justice system.

What does the accused declare in the Japanese court?

• He is not guilty of all charges.

• He accepts all charges.

• He is guilty of some charges.

• He will not speak in court.

Who appoints the legal counsel for the accused?

• The American Commission

• The accused himself

• The Japanese government

• A private law firm

What is the historical significance of the trial mentioned?

• It was the first trial held in Japan.

• It was a trial that ended without a verdict.

• It was a trial without any legal representation.

• It was a fair trial for a man responsible for many deaths.

What is the outcome for the man whose actions led to the death of many captives?

• He escapes before the trial.

• He is pardoned without a trial.

• He receives a fair and democratic hearing.

• He is executed without trial.

In what context is the trial described as fair and democratic?

• In the context of Japanese law

• In the context of American justice

• In the context of international law

• In the context of military law