The 2-Belo wrote:

> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080222/ap_on_re_as/japan_us_military_1
> 
> "The U.S. this week imposed tight new restrictions on troops, their families and
> *civilian expatriates* [emphasis mine] in Okinawa and *elsewhere* [emphasis
> mine], limiting them to bases, workplaces and off-base housing. The military
> held a 'day of reflection' Friday to urge troops not to commit crimes."

Interesting to see that the J-cops are unable to verify any of the 
charges against the individual whose alleged actions triggered this mess 
and they've had to let him go with no charges filed.

"Decided not to file charges" is police code for "she lied to the 
investigators".

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20080301a3.html

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/national/news/20080229p2a00m0na030000c.html

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CL