Okinawa protests alleged rape of 14-yr-old girl by U.S. marine

Okinawa protests alleged rape of 14-yr-old girl by U.S. marine

KITANAKAGUSUKU, Japan - Okinawa residents hold a rally in front of Camp Zukeran, the U.S. Marine Corps Base Headquarters in central Okinawa, on Feb. 12 to denounce the alleged rape of a 14-year-old Okinawa girl by a U.S. Marine. Marine Staff Sergeant Tyrone Hadnott, 38, was referred to public prosecutors in Okinawa on Feb. 12, a day after he was arrested by Japanese police. The suspect has denied that he raped the girl. (Kyodo)

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