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Japan's PM calls Okinawa murder by US Marine a 'heinous crime'
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Summary
Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, remains under arrest in Okinawa on suspicion of robbing and killing Anna Yagi, 39. Ballard has denied the allegations. Japan's prime minister called the killing a "heinous crime" on Monday, as the case sparked public outrage and renewed protests over American military conduct on the island, which has long seen tension over the U.S. military presence.
Left-leaning
- Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine, "heinous crime"CBS News · Oct 5, 6:25 AM
Center
- 'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's OkinawaBBC News · Oct 5, 4:22 AM
Right-leaning
- US Marine arrested in Japan over suspected killing of woman as Tokyo lodges ‘strong protest’New York Post · Oct 5, 5:50 AM