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U.S. Soldiers Accused of Raping 12-Year-Old in Colombia

HeadlineOct 09, 2007

In Colombia, the Bogota newspaper El Tiempo is reporting a 12-year-girl has accused two U.S. soldiers of sexual assault and rape. The men reportedly met the girl at a disco and brought her back to the Tolemaida military base. Charges have not been filed against the soldiers. The Colombia Support Network has criticized an agreement between the U.S. and Colombian governments that prevents Colombian officials from prosecuting crimes committed by U.S. military personnel in Colombia.

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