Marine jailed for comrade's death

Okinawa - A US marine who dropped a fellow marine three stories to his death during a thrill-seeking game at their barracks in…

Okinawa - A US marine who dropped a fellow marine three stories to his death during a thrill-seeking game at their barracks in Okinawa, Japan, was sentenced to 10 years in prison yesterday.

Phillip Oxendine (20) from Lumberton, North Carolina, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Christopher Epley (22).

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