The Michael Brown Okinawa assault incident arose from an attempted indecent assault by U.S. Marine Corps Major Michael Brown on a Filipina bartender, Victoria Nakamine, in Okinawa, Japan on November 2, 2002. The case received extensive attention in the Japanese media, especially on Okinawa, and the crime sparked a public debate over the U.S. military presence in Japan, the fairness of the Japanese legal system, and the practices of the Japanese police. The case involved the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan and the U.S.–Japan Status of Forces Agreement, the Status of Forces Agreement between Japan and the United States. On July 8, 2004, after a 19-month trial, Brown was convicted by a Japanese court of attempted indecent assault and destruction of private property and received a one-year suspended prison sentence. Based on this incident and others involving crimes committed by U.S. military personnel in Japan, both countries entered into negotiations aimed at modifying the SOFA in July 2003; however, no changes were made. (more...)

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CAR DONATION is the a source to help human there are Many charities run donation programs. Some have their own car lots which sell the donated cars but many have their donations processed through auto auction companies. . The processing company typically takes a percentage of the sale value of the car, but these programs allow charities without their own facilities or staff dedicated to fund raising to benefit from vehicle donation programs.Many processing companies also collect and sell donated cars and distribute the money to a charity the donor indicates Car donation is the practice of giving away no-longer-wanted automobiles or other vehicles tocharitable organizations. In the United States, these donations can provide a tax benefit and have become very popular

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In the United States
Some critics have claimed that car donations are essentially a tax shelter. However, non-profit organizations in the US have come to rely increasingly upon the revenue from car donations. This type of donation has become increasingly widespread; in 2000, 733,000 U.S. taxpayers reduced their taxes by $654 million.

Benefit to charities

Many charities run donation programs. Some have their own car lots which sell the donated cars but many have their donations processed through auto auction companies. Many processing companies also collect and sell donated cars and distribute the money to a charity the donor indicates. The processing company typically takes a percentage of the sale value of the car, but these programs allow charities without their own facilities or staff dedicated to fund raising to benefit from vehicle donation programs.
Ideally, donors should also investigate how much money from the sale of the car goes to the auction processor and how much actually benefits the charity's programs, as opposed to its administrative overhead
References

1. lifetips.com Car Donation Tips
2. cardonors.com Frequently asked questions
3. IRS Warns of Questionable Deductions for Donated Vehicles
4. IRS Reminds Taxpayers About Requirement of Written Acknowledgment for Donated Cars
5. a b Internal Revenue Service Publication 4303, A Donor's Guide to Vehicle Donations
   

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