US Marine Gets Seven Years in Japan for Sexual Assault; Decades-Long Issue Surfaces
A U.S. Marine has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Japanese court for sexually assaulting a woman in Okinawa. The court found Lance Cpl Jamel Clayton guilty of attacking the victim, including choking her from behind and attempting sexual intercourse. This case adds to a pattern of sexual assault allegations against U.S. service members stationed in Okinawa, where a significant portion of U.S. forces in Japan are based. The sentencing comes amidst ongoing local opposition to U.S. bases, fueled by previous crimes committed by American personnel and concerns over noise and pollution.
John Q. Hosedrinker