Japan indicts U.S. Marine in Okinawa killing, reports say — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-indicts-u-s-marine-in-okinawa-killing-reports-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Japan indicts US Marine in Okinawa killinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-indicts-u-s-marine-in-okinawa-killing-reports-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-indicts-u-s-marine-in-okinawa-killing-reports-say#u162937Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:40:44 +0000A US Marine has been indicted by Japanese prosecutors on charges of robbery and murder in the killing of a 39-year-old Japanese woman in Okinawa. The suspect, identified as Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa. The incident occurred on October 3 and Ballard was arrested shortly after. The indictment marks a significant development in the case, which has garnered attention due to the involvement of a US military personnel.Why it mattersThe incident has strained relations between Japan and the US, with Okinawa being a key location for U