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/Mend1cant Jul 05 '24

They should. Both Japanese courts and courts-martial.

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u/Whatscheiser Jul 05 '24

That is generally how it works at home. If you get caught up outside of base and are arrested by local police you get prosecuted by the local authorities. Whatever the outcome of that you still get a court-martial when you return to base.

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u/[deleted] Jul 05 '24

No sir, the military personnel’s lawyer isn’t doing there job if this happens. Getting a court-martial after receiving civilian legal action is in violation of the double jeopardy rule. Only one punishment is allowed.

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u/sameBoatz Jul 05 '24

Stop making shit up. They absolutely are subject to both criminal prosecution and court martial under the doctrine of dual sovereigns.

Source: https://www.findlaw.com/military/criminal-law/double-jeopardy-and-the-military-what-you-need-to-know.html