"Rape challenges Japanese society'

TOKYO Prosecutors have 10 years' jail for, US servicemen who they challenged Japanese society by raping an Okinawa schoolgirl…

TOKYO Prosecutors have 10 years' jail for, US servicemen who they challenged Japanese society by raping an Okinawa schoolgirl as though she were a "parcel".

The verdict in the rape of the 12 year old last September 4th will be handed down next month by a three judge panel.

Japan does not have a jury system.

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