Staff writer
While the trial of Aum Shinrikyo founder Shoko Asahara continues to move at a snail's pace, the Tokyo District Court has already found three-quarters of his indicted followers guilty.
As of Aug. 7, 135 Aum followers had been indicted. Of them, 106 have received a ruling from the district court, including 103 guilty verdicts. Fifty-five prison terms were handed down and 48 suspended sentences, and 27 of the cult defendants have filed appeals, according to the district court.