LOCALS NOT HAPPY: Marine murder of Filipino transsexual has sparked national outrage in the Philippine (Photo: Asia Widmi)
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Philippines police on Wednesday filed murder charges against a Camp Lejeune US Marine over the death of a transgender Filipino, Reuters said.
“Based on two witnesses’ testimonies, we believe we have a strong case against the US Marine,” said Pedrito delos Reyes, police chief of Olongapo City.
Jeffrey (Jennifer) Laude, and Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton (Photo: WITN)
The body of Jeffrey (Jennifer) Laude, 26, was found in a hotel room on Saturday.
Manila also wants to take custody of Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton while he stands trial, according to a senior Philippines official.
He also warned that the case could damage military ties between the allies.
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