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Japan's Seniors Turn to Crime

Violence surges among over-65s

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 17, 2008 9:10 AM CDT

(Newser) – It's not the kids who are causing hand-wringing in Japan these days, but the elderly, who are responsible for a crime wave, the Daily Telegraph reports. With some 49,000 people over the age of 65 convicted of crimes ranging from petty theft to murder...   Read full story »

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