Jewish Soldier Beating

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Fort Benning officials say an investigation
into the beating of a Jewish soldier in basic training has resulted
in the non-judicial punishment of a fellow trainee at the Georgia
Army post.
    Fort Benning spokeswoman Monica Manganaro said Friday privacy
restrictions prohibited the Army from releasing further information
such as the soldier’s name and the specific punishment he will
receive.
    Pvt. Michael Handman of Atlanta was attacked Sept. 24 in a
laundry room near his barracks days after the 20-year-old soldier
complained of being harassed by drill sergeants because he is
Jewish.
    Handman was treated at a hospital for a concussion and bruising
to his face. He has since returned to basic training.
    Manganaro said investigators determined relgious bigotry wasn’t
the motive in the attack, but she could not say what caused it.