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    US marine found guilty of killing transgender woman in Philippines

    A US marine has been found guilty of killing a woman after discovering that she was transgender.

    The incident took place in the Philippines, when Lance Corporal Joseph Pemberton met Jennifer Laude at a bar, then took her up to a hotel room. Pemberton will receive six to 12 years in prison for the crime.

    The incident led to increased tensions between the two countries.