[Army transfers 8 US soldiers charged in death of comrade, family says he endured racial slurs. AP] “New York — Pentagon officials say they have transferred eight soldiers to another base amid allegations that they mistreated one of their comrades shortly before he committed suicide in a guardhouse in Afghanistan.

A Pentagon spokesman, Navy Capt. John Kirby, said Wednesday the military was taking a zero-tolerance attitude toward soldiers who mistreat their comrades.

“That’s what this uniform requires. And when we don’t, there’s a justice system in place to deal with it,” Kirby said. “Hazing’s not tolerated in the military. If it’s found and it’s proven, it’s dealt with.”
The eight soldiers are part of an infantry regiment based in Fort Wainright, Alaska. The soldiers are still in Afghanistan but have been relieved of their duties and confined to a different base, the military said. The next step is a hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for a court martial. The proceedings are expected to be held in Afghanistan.

The two most serious charges, involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide, carry prison sentences of up to 10 years and three years, respectively, under military law…” Full text: Army transfers 8 US soldiers charged in death of comrade, family says he endured racial slurs Am 8:5

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The soldiers hazed a man who later committed suicide.

Is social pressure “involuntary manslaughter,” or “negligent homicide”? Are bully laws headed in the wrong direction? Are all crimes hates crimes or just those committed against protected people groups? Is social pressure ever a good thing? Do leftists (Eccl 10:2) make decisions based on emotion or God’s law?

Army transfers 8 US soldiers charged in death of comrade, family says he endured racial slurs