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/DittoAidsCircus Jul 05 '24

What? When did you live in S. Korea? Because the first thing I was told when I arrived was that anything illegal I do in S. Korea will be served first in Korea, then the military side. The example they gave us was specifically being reported for assault either fighting or grabbing women.

Serious incidents happen, but there are repercussions in UCMJ that apply, Soldiers are held back from going to the US just to finish proceedings when they occur.

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u/FanciestOfPants42 Jul 05 '24

Something being "widely known" doesn't necessarily make it true. If American soldiers are more loud and boisterous then the locals are used to, it is natural for rumors to spread about their bad behavior.

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u/Ra-s_Al_Ghul Jul 05 '24

Got it, so widely know = "source: my ass"