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Danny Chen Trial: Ryan J. Offutt pleads guilty

From OCA-NY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.       Contact: Elizabeth OuYang, (718) 650-1960

August 13, 2012

Facing charges of negligent homicide,  Specialist Ryan J. Offutt plead guilty to hazing and maltreatment at a court martial before the Trial Judge, Col. Michael Hargis at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.   Specialist Offut was also charged with calling Private Danny Chen racially derogatory names like “chink”, “gook”, “fortune cookie”, “slants”, “egg roll”, “Jackie Chen”, “dragon lady”, “squint eye”,  and “Jap”. He faced charges of maltreatment for kicking Danny in the chest, throwing rocks and water bottles at him, and grabbing by his vest and dragging him.

The Trial Judge sentenced him to six months confinement, discharge from the Army for bad misconduct, and reduction in rank to E1.

“Judge Hargis’ sentence sends a strong signal to superiors that they will be disciplined, including discharged from the Army if they engage in hazing and racial maltreatment.  The judge’s sentence recognized there is no place in the Army for a convicted soldier, especially a superior, who has been convicted of racial maltreatment and hazing. Hazing and racial maltreatment that drives a soldier to his death warrants this strong  sentence”, stated Elizabeth OuYang, president of OCA-NY, the lead advocacy organization advocating for justice for Private Danny Chen.

The contingency from New York attending the trial  includes Danny’s parents, aunt, uncle, and four cousins; Jing Mei Huang, danny’s middle-school classmate; Elizabeth OuYang, OCA-NY president and OCA-NY members Christina Lo- school teacher, Arvin Chin-doctor, Mackenzie Yang-voting rights intern, and Julia Chung-hate crimes prevention art project coordinator; Alan  Shing  Chan-electrician; Liang Guo-technology analyst; Xiao Min Zhao-policy associate and constituent service liaison for Councilwoman Margaret Chin; Taylor Clark-Starbucks barista; Crystal Chen-Wheaton College; and Hye Mee Na and Mansee Kong, independent film makers.  Members of the Fayetteville Chinese Association and Asian Americans for Progress-North Carolina chapter also attended the trial.

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Georgetown Law: Public Interest and Human Rights Fellowships for Women

Greetings Friends & Alumni! 

Please find our Summer 2012 Newsletter available on our website at: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/academics/centers-institutes/wlppfp/upload/WLPPFP_Summer_2012-draft-6-3.pdf.

We are excited to fill you in on all of the exciting things our fellows and alumni did during the past year.

REQUEST FOR UPDATES: We would love to feature you in our upcoming newsletters, so please continue to send along updates about your recent accomplishments for us to share.  Also notify us if you have a change of address, a new phone number or an email you would prefer that we use.

We’ve also attached the 2013-2014 application for both the US and LAWA Fellows.  Please circulate far and wide to anyone who might be interested. 

To view an application for WLPPFP, please go to http://bit.ly/NBypwD.

To view an application for LAWA, please go to http://bit.ly/QyRCPH.

Best wishes and a happy summer to everyone. 

Sincerely,

Amanda

Amanda Burns, Program Associate Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program
Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa Fellowship Program
Georgetown University Law Center
600 New Jersey Ave, NW, Room 5024A Hotung
Washington, DC 20001
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202-662-9650
Website: http://www.law.georgetown.edu/wlppfp/
Support the Fellowship Program at www.law.georgetown.edu/giving: under “Program Designation,” select “Other” and specify “WLPPFP.”

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On August 9, AABANY hosted an evening of ping pong and pool at Slate, co-sponsored by Merrill Lynch/BofA.  Karen Wu, co-chair of the Pro Bono and Community Service Committee, co-organized the event with Kai Cheng of Merrill Lynch/BofA.  Attendees included Bobby Liu, General Counsel at MD Sass, past president James Chou, current President Jean Lee, and the Hon. Robert Reed.  Karen ran a mini speed tournament in which contestants took turns exchanging volleys.  Participants received goodies donated by JOOLA, official sponsor of USA Table Tennis.  The ping pong took place in a private section of Slate that was reserved for AABANY.  Those who were more inclined to billiards went downstairs and shot some 8 ball and 9 ball at the pool tables.  A wonderful time was had by all. Thanks to everyone who came!

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I am Pvt. Danny Chen Rally to Demand Respect and Honor in the Army

On October 3, 2011, Pvt. Danny Chen was found dead with a bullet to his head after being hazed and being subjected to racial slurs by his superiors. Eight soldiers have been charged in connection with his death. The jury at the first military court martial, US v. Holcomb, only found the defendant guilty of maltreatment and assault and battery. He was sentenced to only 30 days confinement, one level reduction of rank, and a $1,181.55 fine. Is this justice?

Where: Columbus Park, Chinatown

(At the corner Bayard and Mulberry)

When: 2:00PM, August 11, 2012

OCA New York Chapter, with co-sponsors: Chinatown Partnership, Chinese Progressive Association, MinKwon Center for Community Action, Asian American Arts Centre, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Asian Americans for Equality, Councilmember Margaret Chin (list in formation)

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Register Now for Deferred Action Legal Assistance for Dreamers

                                            

REGISTER NOW FOR DEFERRED ACTION
LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR DREAMERS

Wednesday, August 15
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

St. Mary’s Church
440 Grand Street (between Pitt St. and Attorney St.) – Manhattan
Nearest Subway: Delancey (F), Essex St. (J, M, Z), Grand St. (B, D)

Attendees will:

  • receive important information on the new policy
  • sign up for upcoming legal clinics to get application assistance for Deferred Action and work permit
  • Talk directly to lawyers on whether they qualify

 To RSVP, please contact [email protected]

If you are unable to attend but would like to register to receive free legal assistance for Deferred Action requests and work permit applications, please call 212-627-2227 ext. 243 or email [email protected]

Invite your friends and loved ones to the event.
 

Co-Sponsored By:
(List in formation)
Atlas: DIY
Chinese Progressive Association
Churches United to Save and Heal
El Centro del Inmigrante
New Sanctuary Coalition of NYC

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SABANY Fundraiser for Victims of the Oak Creek Gurdwara Shooting

From our friends at SABANY:

SABANY Fundraiser for Victims of the Oak Creek Gurdwara Shooting
Thursday, August 16, 2012, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Vermilion, 480 Lexington Avenue (b/t 46th and 47th Streets)
Suggested donation: $20
 
Please join SABANY for a fundraiser to support the Oak Creek, Wisconsin Sikh community.  All donations will go to a fund established for the victims of the shooting, the injured police officer, and their families.  Vermilion has generously agreed to co-sponsor the fundraiser and will donate a portion of all bar sales to the fund. 
 
A staff member from the Sikh Coalition will speak at the event.  
       
For more information on the fund, or to donate if you cannot make it to the event, please visit the fund website.
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MinKwon is Hiring! (Immigration Paralegal)

The MinKwon Center for Community Action is seeking someone to fill the position of Immigration Paralegal.

Help us find a new member of the MinKwon family!  In response to the Obama Administration’s new “deferred action” program for undocumented DREAM youth, we’re looking for a paralegal/outreach coordinator to help provide services, education and outreach to undocumented Korean American youth. 

Job Descriptions

The immigration paralegal will work on the following:

  • Engage in direct contact with clients on a daily basis, which includes performing initial intakes, assessing clients’ cases, and providing direct assistance
  • Prepare and conduct educational workshops for community members on relevant immigration and other important legal and social issues
  • Work with custom case management system

Please check out a full description here. 

How to apply

Please send a detailed cover letter and resume to Kathy Chae, Esq. at [email protected].  The MinKwon Center will accept applications on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

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Informational Sessions on Deferred Action for DREAMers

The New York Immigration Coalition will provide several informational sessions on President Obama’s June 15th announcement about Deferred Action for certain young people who were brought into the United States through no fault of their own.

Come get the latest news on Deferred Action. Learn what Deferred Action is and who is eligible for it under this program.

We have already received reports that notarios and other unscrupulous people are trying to scam immigrants by calling this program an amnesty or a way to get your green card.  That is false.  The Deferred Action program is not an amnesty.  Come to one of our sessions and get accurate up-to-date information about this program.  These informational sessions are not legal clinics.  

Where:         The New York Immigration Coalition, 137-139 West 25th Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (Between 6th &  7thAvenues).  The closest subway stops are 23rd Street on #1, F, and M and 28th Street on #1.

When:        Tuesday, August 7, 2012

                       Tuesday, August 14, 2012

              Tuesday, August 21, 2012

                        Tuesday, August 28, 2012

                        Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Time:          Each session runs from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

These sessions are free but space is limited.  Please RSVP to Jonathan Vidal to attend one of the sessions:  [email protected].  For more information, please contact Jonathan at (212) 627-2227 ext. 227.

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ORIGAMI HEAVEN 2012

Origami Heaven Festival
Tuesday, August 7, 2012,  
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Charles B. Wang Center Lobbies, Lecture Halls and Chapel

 

This day-long participatory festival enthralls visitors of all ages with its celebration of origami and other aspects of Japanese culture. Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of origami, or a seasoned folder yourself, you’ll be engaged and impressed by the festival’s live performances, storigami, workshops and teaching tables, demonstrations, and cultural displays.

New this year – OVERSIZED FOLDING!

Recommended admission fee with raffle draw: $5  

For more information on the Festival:

http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang/programs/festivals.html

Stories Through Paper Exhibition

Saturday, August 4, 2012 – Thursday, August 9, 2012
Charles B. Wang Center Room 201

From Aesop’s Fables and the Brothers Grimm to Tinker Bell and Harry Potter, the Charles B. Wang Center’s 8th Annual Origami Heaven Exhibition celebrates Stories through Paper recreated and interpreted by esteemed origami artists from around the world. Join us to delight in intricate folded-paper tableaux of beloved stories, myths, and characters, and to learn new stories from past and present, home and abroad.

In addition to the exhibition, we offer folding sessions with origami artists every day at 12:00 PM.

Recommended admission fee and raffle draw: $5 

Exhibition Hours :
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Origami Heaven is presented by the Charles B. Wang Center and the Long Island Folding Enthusiasts (L.I.F.E.) .  

Co-sponsored with the Japan Center at Stony Brook.  

Now in its eighth year, this exhibition and festival are among the Wang Center’s most popular programs, attracting visitors of all ages.

Additional information available at www.origamiheaven.org.  and at http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/wang/programs/exhibitions.html   

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