In 1999, Adelstein became a rookie reporter for Yomiuri Shimbun under the mentorship of Sekiguchi, who had been an older detective previously. During his tenure as a staff member at the paper, he faced rigorous work schedules and personal challenges, including relationship issues. The memoir chronicles 12 years spent reporting on crime cases in Saitama Prefecture, detailing experiences with detectives, death threats for publishing exposés, and uncovering scientific discrepancies related to dioxin contamination data.
Aired: Apr 7, 2022 Hired as Meicho Shimbun's first American crime reporter, Jake Adelstein is qu...
