Quinn, Chin Call For Bold Message In Chen Case
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City officials say the army should send a bold message condemning alleged racism and abuse in its ranks that may have led to Private Danny Chen's suicide.
City Councilwoman Margaret Chin and Speaker Christine Quinn sent a letter asking the commanding general to intervene in the case and dishonorably discharge Sgt. Adam Holcomb.
They say Holcomb's 30-day sentence for assaulting and mistreating Chen fails to deter bullying and hazing in the military.
Holcomb was spared from more serious charges and faced a maximum of two-and-a-half years in a military correctional facility.
Private Chen, a Manhattan native, committed suicide in October just weeks after deployment to Afghanistan.
Seven other soldiers are set to face charges in the case.