Tokyo, June 24 -- A U.S. Marine stationed in Japan's Okinawa has been sentenced to seven years in prison for attempting to sexually assault a woman and injuring her in May last year, local media reported.
The Naha District Court delivered the ruling on Tuesday, describing the attack as dangerous and malicious, posing a threat to the victim's life.
U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Jamel Clayton, 22, was accused of attacking a woman he did not know, attempting to sexually assault her by choking and inflicting injuries.
While prosecutors sought a 10-year sentence, the defense argued for acquittal, claiming the woman's testimony lacked credibility. However, the presiding judge ruled the testimony to be highly reliable as there was no supporting ...