US Troops Face Month-Long Curfew in Okinawa After Alleged Murder
Lt. Gen. Benjamin Watson said when the trust of the Okinawan community is damaged, 'it affects the strength of our alliance and the security of this region.'
The U.S. military in Okinawa is implementing a 48-hour operational pause and a month-long curfew following the arrest of Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard. Ballard is suspected of robbing and murdering Anna Yagi in Naha. He has denied the allegations.
- U.S. military operations in Okinawa paused for 48 hours.
- A month-long curfew has been imposed on U.S. troops.
- Marine Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard arrested on suspicion of murder and robbery.
- Victim identified as Anna Yagi, 39.
- Ballard denies the allegations.
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