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Speak Up: Republican legislator wants to send those who fake veteran status to prison

An Army veteran who earned a Bronze Star for his actions in combat in Iraq wants to send some of those who fake their veteran status or their medals to prison.

  • “It’s already a federal crime to impersonate a veteran and receive any sort of charity or monetary compensation because of a falsified veteran status. Are those found guilty not going to prison already?” — Biff Jenkins via story comment

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Speak Up: Republican legislator wants to send those who fake veteran status to prison

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An Army veteran who earned a Bronze Star for his actions in combat in Iraq wants to send some of those who fake their veteran status or their medals to prison.

  • “It’s already a federal crime to impersonate a veteran and receive any sort of charity or monetary compensation because of a falsified veteran status. Are those found guilty not going to prison already?” — Biff Jenkins via story comment

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