Suicide of Danny Chen
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Danny Chen (simplified Chinese: 陈宇晖; traditional Chinese: 陳宇暉[1]; pinyin: Chén Yǔhuī; May 26, 1992 – October 3, 2011) was an American U.S. Army soldier who served during the War in Afghanistan. His suicide resulted in a military investigation and charges against eight US soldiers, ultimately with four being court martialed.
Quick Facts Danny Chen, Born ...
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Born | (1992-05-26)May 26, 1992 New York City, U.S. |
Died | October 3, 2011(2011-10-03) (aged 19) Kandahar, Afghanistan |
Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
Other names | Chén Yǔhuī (陳宇暉) |
Education | Pace University High School |
Alma mater | Baruch College, CUNY |
Occupation | United States Army |
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Quick Facts Date, Location ...
Date | October 3, 2011; 12 years ago (2011-10-03) |
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Location | Kandahar, Afghanistan |
Type | Suicide by gunshot |
Deaths | Danny Chen, aged 19 |
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Charges | Holcomb:
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Verdict | Holcomb: Guilty of assault, not guilty on remaining charges Offutt and Carden: Pleaded guilty VanBockel: Guilty |
Sentence | Holcomb: 30 days in jail, $1,100 fine Offutt: Bad Conduct Discharge Carden: 10 months in prison, plus Bad Conduct Discharge VanBockel: 45 days in jail, plus 15 days of hard labor |
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The investigation found that Chen had been "racially harassed, teased, bullied, and mercilessly beaten" by his fellow soldiers before he committed suicide on October 3, 2011.[2]