Adventures of Isabel

In the latest twist of the Subic Bay Rape case, “Nicole,” the (pseudonym of the) Filipina whose accusation led to US Marine Daniel Smith’s rape conviction, has recanted her testimony and relocated to the United States.
Nicole has been through three years of absolute hell — from the incident itself, to the trial, the media circus, [...]

On February 11, the Philippine Supreme court ruled Daniel Smith, the US Marine convicted in the Subic Bay Rape Case must be handed back over to Philippine Authorities, providing the latest twist in a high-profile case that has dragged on for two and a half years.  The US Embassy, which has maintained custody of Daniel [...]