An American Soldier, Act II Scene 4: The Verdict (Judge, Mother Chen)

JUDGE

This court finds Sgt. Aaron Marcum,

On the charge of negligent homicide,

Not guilty

Beyond reasonable doubt.

MOTHER CHEN

I’ll never stop

Fighting for justice.

JUDGE

Of reckless endangerment,

Not guilty.

MOTHER CHEN

I’ll never stop!

JUDGE

Of communicating a threat,

Not guilty.

Guilty,

Of one count of assault,

And sentenced to thirty days

In prison!

MOTHER CHEN

I’ll never stop

The following text is projected: “In January 2013, President Obama signed an anti-hazing bill

inspired in part by private Danny Chen.”