Marines: Recruit killed himself amid culture of abuse

Friday, September 9, 2016

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- A Marine recruit committed suicide in March amid a widespread culture of hazing and abuse in his battalion at Parris Island that could lead to punishments for as many as 20 officers and enlisted leaders, the Marine Corps said Thursday.

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