VOICED : Justicia japonesa absuelve a tres exdirigentes de Tepco por accidente de Fukushima

Three former TEPCO executives were acquitted by Japanese courts, which ruled they were not responsible for the Fukushima nuclear disaster's consequences following the 2011 tsunami. The prosecution argued they had prior knowledge of tsunami risks exceeding the plant's defenses but failed to act. Fukushima is the second worst nuclear accident after Chernobyl in 1986. Although the nuclear incident itself caused no direct casualties, it indirectly led to thousands of deaths due to deteriorating living conditions for evacuees.

What was the outcome for the former TEPCO executives in the Japanese court regarding the Fukushima disaster?

• They were found guilty.

• They were acquitted.

• They were fined.

• They were sentenced to community service.

What did the accusations claim about the TEPCO executives' knowledge before the tsunami?

• They had no access to risk assessments.

• They were unaware of any risks.

• They had information about a potential tsunami risk.

• They were warned by international experts.

Which nuclear disaster is considered worse than Fukushima?

• Kyshtym

• Chernobyl

• Three Mile Island

• Windscale

What was the direct impact of the Fukushima nuclear accident in terms of immediate casualties?

• Thousands of immediate deaths

• No immediate victims

• Hundreds of injuries

• Widespread radiation sickness

What was recognized by authorities as a consequence of the Fukushima disaster?

• Increased tourism

• Economic growth in the region

• Deaths due to worsened living conditions

• Improved safety protocols