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February 10, 2014

Accused U.S. Servicemembers in Japan Evading Punishment for Sex Crimes 
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Newly disclosed records show most U.S. servicemembers accused of sexual
crimes in Japan are either receiving light punishments or none at all.
The Naval Criminal Investigative Service says of 473 marines and sailors
accused of sex crimes, less than half were given some punishment, and
just 68 went to prison. The data also shows a growing number of victims
are halting cooperation with investigators as cases proceed.

 

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