
Curfew and Alcohol Ban for U.S. Troops in Okinawa After Murder Arrest
U.S. troops in Okinawa face a curfew and alcohol ban after the arrest of 20-year-old Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard. He is suspected of robbing and murdering 39-year-old Anna Yagi at a Naha hotel. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi protested to the U.S. amid public outcry. How custody — who detains him — and charges proceed will pressure the alliance.
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