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Manhattan

February 18, 2012

Army Staff Sgt. Charged in Danny Chen Death to Face Afghanistan Hearing

Staff Sgt. Blaine Dugas is charged with making false statements in the bullying death of Pvt. Danny Chen.

Manhattan

February 15, 2012

Two of Danny Chen's Alleged Abusers to Face Trial in Soldier's Death

Two of Danny Chen's fellow soldiers will face trial and assault and other charges in his suicide.

Manhattan

February 07, 2012

Lieutenant Charged in Danny Chen Death Next to Face Afghanistan Hearing

Lt. Daniel Schwartz is the third soldier to face a hearing in the bullying death of Pvt. Danny Chen.

Manhattan

February 04, 2012

Danny Chen Bullying Death Sergeant Faces Afghanistan Hearing

Sgt. Travis Carden is facing assault charges in the bullying death of Army Pvt. Danny Chen.

Lower East Side & East Village

February 01, 2012

Danny Chen's Death Prompts Council to Pass Anti-Discrimination Measure

The death of Pvt. Danny Chen led councilmembers to unanimously pass the anti-discrimination measure.

Downtown

January 27, 2012

Army Pvt. Danny Chen Faced 'Torture' Before Death, Christine Quinn Says

The City Council held a hearing Friday calling on the military to do more to prevent discrimination.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 15, 2012

Danny Chen Bullying Death Suspect Faces Afghanistan Hearing

Spc. Ryan J. Offutt faces a hearing in Afghanistan concerning the death of Pvt. Danny Chen.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 05, 2012

Army Pvt. Danny Chen Pelted with Rocks Just Before Death, Advocates Say

Danny Chen was hit with rocks and forced to crawl on gravel before his death, army reps told family.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 21, 2011

Army Soldiers Charged in Pvt. Danny Chen's Death 'Must Be Found Guilty'

Advocates gathered Wednesday after eight soldiers were charged in the death of Pvt. Danny Chen.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 21, 2011

Army Charges Eight in Chinatown Soldier Danny Chen's Death

Eight Army soldiers were hit with charges ranging from negligent homicide to assault, the military said.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 16, 2011

March for Chinatown Soldier Danny Chen Draws Hundreds Calling For Answers

Hundreds marched in memory of Army Pvt. Danny Chen, calling for answers from the military.

Manhattan

November 11, 2011

On Veterans Day, City Honors Those Who Served

The city's annual Veterans Day Parade included special guests CIA director David Petraeus and others.

Downtown

November 10, 2011

Joan Baez to Perform at OWS Veterans Day Demonstration

Folk singer and activist Joan Baez will perform at an Occupy Wall Street Demonstration in Foley Square Friday, a lawyer for the organizers said.

Manhattan

November 09, 2011

Veterans Day Parade to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of 9/11

Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. will march in the annual Veterans Day Parade, on Fifth Avenue Friday.

Lower East Side & East Village

November 01, 2011

Chinatown Soldier's Parents Want More Details About His Death

Danny Chen's parents asked the military to release more information on their son's death in Afghanistan.