JAPAN INDICTS US MARINE ON MURDER CHARGE IN OKINAWA

What happened: Japanese prosecutors indicted a 20-year-old US Marine on charges of murder and robbery in the death of a 39-year-old woman in Okinawa. The Naha court confirmed the indictment was filed on October 25. Key numbers: Indictment filed October 25; alleged killing on October 3; suspect is 20 years old; victim was 39; US military Why it matters: The case prompted public outrage, drew criticism from Japan's premier, and reignited controversy over the US military presence on Okinawa. Japan's foreign minister said officials were reviewing the off-base code of conduct for US troops.

Japanese prosecutors indicted a 20-year-old US Marine on charges of murder and robbery in the death of a 39-year-old woman in Okinawa. The Naha court confirmed the indictment was filed on October 25.

The case prompted public outrage, drew criticism from Japan's premier, and reignited controversy over the US military presence on Okinawa. Japan's foreign minister said officials were reviewing the off-base code of conduct for US troops.