Soldier tied to alleged sex assault in Japan

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Soldier tied to alleged sex assault in Japan
The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Feb 21, 2008 10:16:39 EST

NAHA, Japan — A U.S. soldier was under investigation for alleged sexual assault in Japan, U.S. and Japanese officials said Thursday, adding to a string of recent accusations fueling anger against American troops.

In the latest case, an unidentified Army serviceman is accused of attacking a Philippine woman at a hotel on the southern island of Okinawa, where a Marine was arrested last week on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old Japanese girl.

The fresh allegation risked triggering further sentiment against the heavy U.S. military presence, and came only a day after American forces imposed tight new restrictions on troops to cut down on crime.

Details in the latest case were hazy. A report by Kyodo News Agency said American military authorities had taken the soldier into custody after the alleged assault was reported Monday, but military officials refused to confirm that.

“They are investigating charges of that,” said Air Force Master Sgt. Terence Peck, spokesman for U.S. Forces Japan. He refused to provide additional details, referring calls to the Army.


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