U.S. soldier in Japan referred to prosecutors over sexual assault

A U.S. Army soldier has been sent to prosecutors in Japan on charges of nonconsensual sexual intercourse resulting in injury.

The soldier was referred to prosecutors on May 23.

The charges include nonconsensual sexual intercourse resulting in injury.

The case involves a U.S. military member stationed in Japan.

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