Release number: 08-008April 25, 2008
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan - Charges have been referred against U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Tyrone L. Hadnott, who has been charged with several violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice in connection with the alleged rape of a 14-year-old Okinawan female on Feb. 10.
As a result of a Marine Corps investigation, 3rd Marine Division Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Robert B. Neller, referred charges against Staff Sgt. Tyrone L. Hadnott to a General Court-Martial on April 21, 2008.
Staff Sgt. Tyrone L. Hadnott has been charged with two violations of Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including rape of a child under 16 and abusive sexual contact with a child under the age of 16; one violation of Article 107, specifically making a false official statement; and two violations of Article 134, including adultery and kidnapping through inveigling.
The above are merely accusations. The accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty and has the right to a fair and impartial trial.
Court-martial dates have not yet been determined.
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