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US Marine Jamel Clayton Sentenced to Seven Years by Naha Court for May 2024 Sexual Assault in Okinawa

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Updated Jul 3, 2025, 04:57 PM

A 22-year-old U.S. Marine, Jamel Clayton, stationed in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Naha District Court on June 24, 2025. Clayton was found guilty of nonconsensual sexual intercourse resulting in injury to a woman in May 2024. The court ruled that the victim's testimony was credible, rejecting the defendant's claim of innocence.

The prosecution had sought a 10-year sentence, while the defense argued for acquittal. The court described the assault as a dangerous act that could have posed a life-threatening risk to the victim. This case has drawn attention due to its connection to U.S. military personnel stationed in Japan.

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