Japan Approves Prisoner Transfer of US Naval Officer Convicted of Negligent Homicide

On December 15, 2023, the Japanese authorities transferred to the United States U.S. Navy officer Lt. Ridge Alkonis, pursuant to a prisoner transfer treaty between both nations. Alkonis was imprisoned in Japan as a result of negligent homicide resulting in the death of two persons.[1]U.S. officials have stated that Alkonis has been remanded to U.S. custody, where he will eventually have a hearing before the U.S. parole commissioner to determine his future disposition.