Iva Toguri was a Los Angeles native who became trapped in Japan during World War II. When she returned home, the U.S. government put her on trial as a traitor for her wartime broadcasts. Her name became synonymous with a myth, her conviction fueled by lies and political pressure

Crimes of the Times

L.A. Times Studios

The Trials of Tokyo Rose

JUN 9, 202633 MIN
Crimes of the Times

The Trials of Tokyo Rose

JUN 9, 202633 MIN

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Iva Toguri was a Los Angeles native who became trapped in Japan during World War II. When she returned home, the U.S. government put her on trial as a traitor for her wartime broadcasts. Her name became synonymous with a myth, her conviction fueled by lies and political pressure.