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TEPCO Exec Trial: Revelations on what led to Fukushima (2019x25)

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On September 19, 3 former executives of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) were found not guilty in a criminal case related to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. But new facts emerged during trial. An ex-TEPCO section chief said in testimony that company executives were given a report on the need for measures against a possible large-scale tsunami. And it was also revealed that another power company had already taken action. So why did TEPCO do nothing? We bring you exclusive interviews and a closer look at the testimony to find out.