US Marine arrested over woman's death on Okinawa
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 09:42 · Archive
A US Marine was arrested on suspicion of killing a woman on Okinawa, prompting Japan's prime minister to condemn the alleged crime.
US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of killing a woman, Anna Yagi, on Okinawa, an island south of Tokyo. The arrest has sparked public outcry in Japan and fierce protests against the American military presence.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addressed parliament over the alleged crime, describing it as 'heinous'. She urged US military authorities to enforce stronger discipline among American servicemen stationed on Okinawa. Crimes involving US troops on the island have been a persistent source of tension between Tokyo and Washington.
How it is being reported
- Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of woman on OkinawaNew York Post · 6 Oct, 09:26
- Japan PM leads outcry after US Marine arrested over alleged killing of woman on OkinawaThe Guardian · 6 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Devin Jacob Ballard · Anna Yagi · Sanae Takaichi · Okinawa · Japan · United States
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