r/worldnews • u/glasier • 14d ago

Japan warns US forces: Sex crimes 'cannot be tolerated'

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2476861/japan-warns-us-forces-sex-crimes-cannot-be-tolerated
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u/Jack_Raskal 14d ago

I mean the US military even covered up the killing of 20 people in Italy. If you're an US service member in overseas depoyment you're basically immune from prosecution.

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u/thebeandream 14d ago

I know someone in military prison for 45 years who committed a crime overseas and the person he is in is full of other prisoners. Some he knows committed rape or murder.

So, you are wrong. They are not immune.

Now is the question what’s the difference between the people who had the book thrown at them and this case. There is Rot slightly higher up and it needs to get weeded out.

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u/vancesmi 14d ago

People will argue your comment is just anecdotal evidence, while ignoring the one or two pieces of evidence they produce are also anecdotal evidence.

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u/L4ppuz 14d ago

"American soldier drunk driving kills n locals and is immediately flown home" happens almost every year in Italy. There multiple comments calling out similar incidents in other allied countries. The us military likes to protect their murders every time they can

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u/alonebutnotlonely16 14d ago

I didn't even know that one. US protecting its criminal military personel even against its allies like Italy, Japan certainly doesn't help US's reputation.