Japan curfew to run at least through March 3

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Japan curfew to run at least through March 3
Kyodo News Service
Posted : Monday Feb 25, 2008 15:59:39 EST

NAHA, Japan — The U.S. military will continue at least until March 3 the curfew imposed last week in the wake of a Marine’s alleged rape of a local junior high school girl on Okinawa, U.S. forces said Monday.

Marine Lt. Gen. Richard Zilmer, commander of the U.S. forces in Okinawa, has decided to continue until further notice the so-called ”period of reflection” limiting the movement of U.S. military-related personnel, which will be reassessed March 3, the forces’ public affairs office said in a press release.

March 3 is also the day that Japanese prosecutors will have to indict or release Marine Staff Sgt. Tyrone Hadnott, 38, of Camp Courtney. Hadnott is accused in the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl.

Zilmer’s decision is a result of Sunday’s meeting with senior military leaders from all services to evaluate the effect and impact of the curfew that began Wednesday, the office said.

“I need leaders at all echelons in all the services to continue to reinforce what the vast majority do well as forward serving ambassadors of America,” Zilmer was quoted as saying.


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