Nicola’s family (her separated parents and her 18 year old sister) are all flying to Tokyo today for the pre-trial which will start later this week. This is basically a preliminary enquiry which will determine if there is enough evidence for a full trial and whether or not Richard Hinds should be tried as an adult or as a teen. For more information on Hinds click here. More posts on the case can be found here, and also here. Be sure to read the comments for information from sources in Japan about the court processes, and local rumors. If you are offended by racist language, you should read the comments at your own discretion. I will not censor this blog for language but would ask that racist language be avoided. Thanks! 
Thanks for the update.
I said before. James sometime spiked girls and raped them.It was truth.In Tokyo there were some rumors about this case.Why some Americans believe wrong rumors?I can't understand about it.But the fact is one. The truth is one.In Japan we are already not interested in this case.This case was too simple.