Okinawa governor wants more power to prosecute US troops

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Okinawa governor wants more power to prosecute US troops
By Meghann Myers
Mar 8, 06:04 PM
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki (center) observes progress of construction at Camp Kinser in Okinawa in 2019. (Lance Cpl. Nicole Rogge/Marine Corps)

The case of Navy officer sentenced to three years in prison for manslaughter in Japan has thrown into question the legal agreement that governs when the Japanese government has the power to prosecute American service members.

That status of forces agreement is now under scrutiny from Congress, as the case of incarcerated Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis has made national headlines.

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