New Actor: Japan Prime Minister Protests US After Arrest
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lodged a formal protest with the United States after the arrest of Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, on suspicion of murdering 39-year-old Anna Yagi in a Naha hotel and stealing her wallet and backpack. She called the case extremely brutal and demanded full cooperation with the investigation, tighter discipline for U.S. personnel, and measures to prevent a repeat.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the incident was unacceptable and that he was deeply outraged. The U.S. Embassy and the Marine Corps offered condolences and said they are cooperating with Japanese authorities. The Marines said Ballard, assigned to the III Marine Expeditionary Force at Futenma, is in Japanese custody.
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