The incident on Hill 192
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The incident on Hill 192 is the name the United States Army
called the kidnapping, gang rape, and murder of a Vietnamese woman during November 1966 by American soldiers during the Vietnam War
.
The story was made public by Daniel Lang when he wrote an article about it for The New Yorker
in 1969 and later a book. In 1989 Brian De Palma
directed a film, Casualties of War
, based on the events.
One of the soldiers was acquitted
on appeal
after it was determined that his Fifth Amendment
rights were violated, and his confessions were ruled inadmissible. His brother's sentence was shortened to 22 months. The corporal and sergeant's sentences were reduced to eight years, with the possibility of parole after 4 years.
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
called the kidnapping, gang rape, and murder of a Vietnamese woman during November 1966 by American soldiers during the Vietnam War
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
.
The story was made public by Daniel Lang when he wrote an article about it for The New Yorker
The New Yorker
The New Yorker is an American magazine of reportage, commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, satire, cartoons and poetry published by Condé Nast...
in 1969 and later a book. In 1989 Brian De Palma
Brian De Palma
Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director and writer. In a career spanning over 40 years, he is probably best known for his suspense and crime thriller films, including such box office successes as the horror film Carrie, Dressed to Kill, Scarface, The Untouchables, and Mission:...
directed a film, Casualties of War
Casualties of War
Casualties of War is a 1989 war drama directed by Brian De Palma, with a screenplay by David Rabe, based on the actual events of the incident on Hill 192 in 1966 during the Vietnam War. It starred Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn....
, based on the events.
One of the soldiers was acquitted
Acquittal
In the common law tradition, an acquittal formally certifies the accused is free from the charge of an offense, as far as the criminal law is concerned. This is so even where the prosecution is abandoned nolle prosequi...
on appeal
Appeal
An appeal is a petition for review of a case that has been decided by a court of law. The petition is made to a higher court for the purpose of overturning the lower court's decision....
after it was determined that his Fifth Amendment
Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution
The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights, protects against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure. Its guarantees stem from English common law which traces back to the Magna Carta in 1215...
rights were violated, and his confessions were ruled inadmissible. His brother's sentence was shortened to 22 months. The corporal and sergeant's sentences were reduced to eight years, with the possibility of parole after 4 years.