Staff Reports
In a shocking turn of events, U.S. Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis, who faced a grave injustice at the hands of the Japanese authorities, has been forcibly returned to the United States to serve out the rest of his sentence. This cruel and unusual punishment comes despite the clear evidence that Alkonis was not at fault for the tragic car crash on Mount Fuji. His commanding officer was adamant that he should be allowed to receive his promotion and continue his honorable career in the military. But the powers that be have callously disregarded this plea for justice.
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During the trial, it was revealed that Alkonis suffered from Acute Mountain Sickness, causing him to lose consciousness and leading to the catastrophic accident. It’s a tragedy that could have befallen anyone in such extreme conditions. Yet, instead of showing compassion and understanding, the Biden administration has chosen to stand idly by as one of our own is unfairly imprisoned.
Even upon his return to the U.S., Alkonis was swiftly booked into a federal prison in Los Angeles. His wife, Brittany Alkonis, has been outspoken in her condemnation of the administration’s failure to secure justice for her husband. She rightly pointed out that President Biden has the power to commute his sentence and bring him home for Christmas, but so far, he has chosen not to exercise that authority. The heart-wrenching impact of this decision is felt deeply by their children, who fear the possibility of their father not returning home.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee, a stalwart defender of American principles, has echoed the widespread outrage at this miscarriage of justice. He rightly pointed out the inexcusable treatment Alkonis has endured at the hands of an allied nation. It’s clear that the Japanese judicial system has targeted Alkonis simply because he is an American. The failure of the Biden administration to rectify this injustice speaks volumes about their priorities.
