U.S. Marine accused of killing woman in Japan, drawing official protest from Tokyo
Japan demanded stricter discipline and full cooperation after prosecutors said the Marine stole the victim’s wallet and backpack, officials said.
- On Sunday, Okinawa Prefectural Police arrested Marine Devin Jacob Ballard, assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, on suspicion of robbing and murdering Anna Yagi, 39, at the Naminoue Crystal Hotel in Naha early Saturday.
- Police allege Ballard stole Yagi's wallet and an additional item between 2:10 a.m. and 4:17 a.m. Saturday, though the circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
- Ballard has denied the allegations, Police said, with the Marine assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma according to the Okinawa Prefectural Police.
- Japan delivered a "strong protest" to the United States on Sunday, while Embassy Tokyo stated it is "communicating and cooperating with the Government of Japan and local authorities."
- Spokesman Tyler Thomas wrote Sunday that The Marine Corps is "actively cooperating with Japanese authorities in response to allegations of serious criminal actions," with the suspect remaining in Japanese custody.
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A US Marine has been arrested in Japan after a 39-year-old woman was found dead in a hotel in Okinawa. The soldier is suspected of murder and robbery.
Devin Jacob Ballard is suspected of strangling Anna Yagi in the hotel, in case she rekindles criticism of US bases in Okinawa.
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