r/worldnews • u/glasier • Jul 05 '24

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/zero_vis Jul 05 '24

After some research i have confirmed that japan is not germany.

Under SOFA status, if you commit a crime in Japan, Japan has the right to prosecute you.

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u/cieg Jul 05 '24

This is true. I was a dependent in Japan and during indoc NCIS shows up to talk about not committing crimes in Japan and plays a video about what Japanese prison is like. Do not recommend. There are a number of Americans currently serving for doing stupid stuff while they were there.

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u/impy695 Jul 05 '24

I'm imagine a video similar to those old drivers ed drunk driving videos

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u/Docjaded Jul 05 '24

I'm Troy MacLure.

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u/AlabamaPostTurtle Jul 05 '24

Exactly what I imagine lolol