Philippines: American Marine Accused of Murdering a Transgender Filipino - NYTimes.comPhilippines: American Marine Accused of Murdering a Transgender Filipino - NYTimes.comMain MenuMain MenuType Size:AAANight Mode:DisableEnableAccount:SubscribeLog inThe New York TimesInternational New York TimesSearchGoShareTweetMoreSubscribeSubscribeMy accountLog inWorldWorld BriefingPhilippines: American Marine Accused of Murdering a Transgender FilipinoShareBy THE ASSOCIATED PRESSOctober 15, 2014 The police filed a murder complaint against an American Marine on Wednesday, accusing him of killing a transgender Filipino whom he met at a bar. Police Chief Inspector Gil Domingo said the Marine, Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton, was the last person seen with the victim late Saturday when they checked into a motel. The victim, Jennifer Laude, whose former name was Jeffrey, was found with her head resting on the room’s toilet, apparently having been drowned, Mr. Domingo said. The criminal complaint was filed with prosecutors, who will decide on formal charges. Private Pemberton was being held on the American amphibious assault ship Peleliu, in the Subic Bay free port northwest of Manila, military officials said. The case could test ties between the two countries, which signed an accord in April that allows greater access by the United States military to Philippine military camps. ShareSaveShow Full Article                            xSharexEmailTwitterRedditGooglePermalinkhttp://nyti.ms/ZF3GLrToolsSaveMore In WorldArgentine President Now Says Prosecutor’s Death Was Not a SuicidePresident Cristina Fernández de Kirchner said she believed that the lead investigator of the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center did not commit suicide.U.S. and Cuba Set to Discuss Diplomatic TiesThe nations on Wednesday discussed migration, and a meeting on Thursday will cover matters like reopening embassies.Citing Falling Oil Prices, Iraq Seeks Arms on Credit to Fight ISIS4:36 PM ETPrime Minister Haider al-Abadi said the precipitous drop in prices posed a fresh challenge to his military’s efforts to push back Islamic State militants.Back to topMain MenuHomeHomeWorldU.S.U.S. NewsPoliticsU.S. PoliticsThe UpshotNew YorkBusinessBusinessBusiness DayTechnologySportsSportsOpinionOpinionScienceHealthArtsArtsStyleStylePhotosVideoMost EmailedTimes PremierMore SectionsAutomobilesBlogsBooksFoodFoodFoodEducationHome & GardenMagazineMoviesMusicMedia & AdvertisingObituariesPublic EditorGreat Homes and DestinationsReal EstateSunday ReviewT MagazineTelevisionTheaterTimes WireTravelWeddingsCorrectionsRecommendationsSavedSettingsEdition:Type Size:AAANight Mode:DisableEnableAccount:SubscribeLog inDownload Our AppsNYTimesNYT NowDownload the NYTimes appHelpSubscribeFeedbackTerms of ServicePrivacy© 2015 The New York Times Company