PHOTOS - U.S. Marines Accused of Rape in Philippines
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U.S. Marine convicted in Philippines rape case 21-year-old gets 40 years in prison; case has tested U.S.-Philippines ties -
Monday, Dec. 04, 2006
Filipino activists from the Gabriela women's organization
Protesters hold anti-U.S. placards during a candlelight protest in Manila
Protesters display placards during a rally across the U.S. Embassy in Manila
U.S. Marine convicted in Philippines rape case
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Dec. 4, 2006
MANILA, Philippines - A U.S. Marine was convicted Monday of raping a Filipino woman and sentenced to 40 years in prison, ending an emotional trial that has strained U.S.-Philippine ties and tested a joint military pact.
Three other Marines and their Filipino driver were acquitted of complicity.
Lance Cpl. Daniel Smith, 21, from St. Louis, was the first American soldier convicted of wrongdoing in the Philippines since the country shut down U.S. bases here the early 1990s. His lawyer, Ricardo Diaz, said he would appeal.
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