US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courts
A US airman, James Loubeau, was convicted of sexual assault in a US military court after Suffolk police ceded jurisdiction for his crimes in the UK. The case has sparked criticism regarding the handling of sexual assault allegations involving US military personnel stationed in Britain.
Loubeau allegedly attacked women in UK over a four-month period in what US prosecutors called a ‘frightening’ pattern. Illustration: Guardian Design/Getty Loubeau allegedly attacked women in UK over a four-month period in what US prosecutors called a ‘frightening’ pattern. Illustration: Guardian Design/Getty Base justice US military US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courts Suffolk police ceded investigation into James Loubeau to the US military, leading to court martial acquittal
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