US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courts
Loubeau allegedly attacked women in UK over a four-month period in what US prosecutors called a ‘frightening’ pattern. Illustration: Guardian Design/GettyView image in fullscreenLoubeau allegedly attacked women in UK over a four-month period in what US prosecutors called a ‘frightening’ pattern. Prosecutors in the case said the airman had believed he could attack women with “impunity”.
- ▪Loubeau allegedly attacked women in UK over a four-month period in what US prosecutors called a ‘frightening’ pattern.
- ▪Illustration: Guardian Design/GettyView image in fullscreenLoubeau allegedly attacked women in UK over a four-month period in what US prosecutors called a ‘frightening’ pattern.
- ▪Prosecutors in the case said the airman had believed he could attack women with “impunity”.
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Loubeau allegedly attacked women in UK over a four-month period in what US prosecutors called a ‘frightening’ pattern. Illustration: Guardian Design/GettyView image in fullscreenLoubeau allegedly attacked women in UK over a four-month period in what US prosecutors called a ‘frightening’ pattern. Illustration: Guardian Design/GettyBase justiceUS militaryUS airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courtsSuffolk police ceded investigation into James Loubeau to the US military, leading to court martial acquittalRob Evans, Harry Davies and Emine SinmazTue 28 Jul 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA US airman accused of a “spree” of rapes and sexual assaults in England, drugging some women and breaking into the homes of others, was able to avoid British…
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