The case is likely to stoke the long-standing local opposition to US military presence.
  • gmtom@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    This soldier won’t see real repercussions for this. At worst he will he courmarshalled and get a dishonorable discharge and nothing else.

      • Tryptaminev@lemm.eeEnglish
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        3 months ago

        And how much time is that? Rape of a minor is something that can easily go into 5-10 years range in a civillian court in many countries.

    • Saik0@lemmy.saik0.comEnglish
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      3 months ago

      This soldier won’t see real repercussions for this. At worst he will he courmarshalled and get a dishonorable discharge and nothing else.

      Uh… A court martial is typically equivalent to a felony. If you’re found guilty it’s often associated with prison time and civilian felony statuses.