ure however was not necessary for the Prosecution. There was also detrimental information that was obtained from the Accused without any legal protection prior to the trials. In essence the Defense team was seriously understrengthed and unprepared to face such a complete, powerful, and large prosecution team. The 28 defendants charged were selected after international deliberations and the International Prosecution Section made the final decision. Of these 28, two committed suicide and one was declared insane, and out of the 25 remaining were convicted and all but 2 were found guilty on at least two charges. The Tribunal had completed its duties in applying international law, whether just or not, upon Japans War Criminals....
