5 U.S. Marines Accused, Detained in Rape Case
From Times Wire Reports
Five U.S. Marines who participated in counter-terrorism exercises were barred from leaving the Philippines after being accused of raping a woman in a former U.S. naval base, officials said. They were placed under the custody of the U.S. Embassy.
A rape complaint against six Marines alleged that the crime occurred late Tuesday at Subic Bay Freeport, an industrial and recreation hub northwest of Manila. But only five of the Marines were identified and barred from leaving the country, officials said.
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