“Japan indicts US Marine on murder charge in Okinawa: Reports”

Key points

• Prosecutors indicted a US Marine on murder charges in Okinawa.
• The 20-year-old suspect allegedly strangled a 39-year-old woman in a hotel.
• The incident occurred on Oct 3; the suspect also faces robbery charges.
• The case has sparked public outrage and criticism of the US military presence.
• Japanese premier condemned the crime as heinous and protests continue.