U.S. Pays $25,000 to Knifing Victim
The U.S. military has paid an initial $25,000 to a Japanese woman who was slashed in the throat a month ago, allegedly by a U.S. Navy sailor.
Seaman Terrence Michael Swanson, 20, of Anoka, Minn., has been charged with attempted murder in the July 16 robbery.
Swanson is in Japanese custody awaiting trial, but his admission of involvement eased the way for an initial compensation to be made, U.S. military spokesman Lt. Col. Kevin Krejcarek said today.
The woman has been released from the hospital but still needs regular treatment, according to Sasebo city official Tetsuo Chigiwa.
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