Japanese PM condemns alleged killing of woman by US Marine.
The alleged murder of an Okinawa resident by Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard is a “heinous crime,” Sanae Takaichi has said. https://www.rt.com/news/646814-japan-condemn-killing-us-marine-okinawa/ "The controversy erupted on Sunday after Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel in Naha and stealing her wallet and backpack. Security footage showed the man entering the hotel with Yagi and later leaving alone with what appeared to be her belongings. Ballard has denied the accusations.
Addressing parliament on Monday, Takaichi called the case “extremely regrettable” and a “heinous crime,” urging Washington to fully cooperate with the investigation and prevent similar incidents in the future. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi summoned US Ambassador George Glass, while Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi separately summoned US Forces Japan commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost to lodge protests.
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Okinawa Governor Genta Koja also called the case “absolutely unacceptable,” adding that “efforts to enforce discipline among US military personnel and provide human rights education are not working.”"
The alleged murder of an Okinawa resident by Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard is a “heinous crime,” Sanae Takaichi has said. https://www.rt.com/news/646814-japan-condemn-killing-us-marine-okinawa/ "The controversy erupted on Sunday after Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel in Naha and stealing her wallet and backpack. Security footage showed the man entering the hotel with Yagi and later leaving alone with what appeared to be her belongings. Ballard has denied the accusations.
Addressing parliament on Monday, Takaichi called the case “extremely regrettable” and a “heinous crime,” urging Washington to fully cooperate with the investigation and prevent similar incidents in the future. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi summoned US Ambassador George Glass, while Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi separately summoned US Forces Japan commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost to lodge protests.
US Marine arrested over killing of woman in Okinawa
Read more US Marine arrested over killing of woman in Okinawa
Okinawa Governor Genta Koja also called the case “absolutely unacceptable,” adding that “efforts to enforce discipline among US military personnel and provide human rights education are not working.”"