An American Soldier, Act I Scene 1: The Courtroom (Judge, Danny)

Music: Huang Ruo JUDGE This military court is convened In the matter of Sgt. Aaron marcum C Company, 25th infantry division, In connection with the death Of Pvt. Danny chen. Sgt. Marcum stands accused of Negligent homicide Reckless endangerment Communicating a threat Assault, Maltreatment of a subordinate Dereliction of duty ... Violating a general regulation, Communicating a threat ... DANNY Stop! What’s going on? How’s it come to this? Can’t we start over again? Sgt. Marcum Here on trial, For once, I can look him Straight in the eye. He always hated me, But this is not How I wanted Everything to end. Let me testify, I don’t want a trial, I want to go back To Afghanistan, Back to my company, Take up my post, Serve my country, As a soldier, An American soldier ... JUDGE If convicted on all charges, Sgt. Marcum faces, Up to seventeen years In prison