Tag Archives: Hazing

Second Soldier Tried In Danny Chen Case Takes Plea Deal

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Jeff

Spc. Ryan J. Offutt , the second soldier tried in the hazing suicide case of Danny Chen, plead guilty to the “lesser” charge of hazing and two counts of maltreatment as part of a plea deal.  He will receive a … Continue reading →

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Sergeant Adam Holcomb Sentenced To Month in Jail & Docked Pay In Danny Chen Case

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Jeff

The first trial of those court-martialed relating to the death of Private Danny Chen ended with Sergeant Adam Holcomb being sentenced to a month in prison and getting docked a month in pay.  Holcomb was found guilty of maltreatment of … Continue reading →

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Third Trial In Harry Lew Hazing/Suicide Case Finds Lance Corporal Carlos Orozco III Not Guilty

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jeff

After the hazing and suicide of Harry Lew, three Marines were put on trial. The trial of the first Marine ended up in a demotion and 30 days in prison, and the trial of the second Marine ended in a … Continue reading →

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Not Guilty Verdict In Hazing Trial Stuns Harry Lew’s Family

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jeff

Marine Lance Corporal Harry Lew committed suicide in Afghanistan after being hazed by fellow marines when he fell asleep on watch in a foxhole. Three Marines were charged, and in the trial of the second one, Sgt. Benjamin Johnson, the … Continue reading →

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