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Originally Posted by Normal
Written claims are prosecuted by the Federal Government if reported. In addition, media coverage recorded or taped can also be used. You need to do your research before your prevarication and plunge into mendacity. One liners don’t cut it in court.
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"Written claims".............ridiculous. That can relate to anything.
Educate yourself:
Isn’t it always a crime to lie about military service?
In general, no. While it may be morally reprehensible, it is usually not a crime. However, the Stolen Valor Act of 2013 (
Just a moment...) makes it a crime for someone to claim they received certain medals to obtain money, property, or some other tangible benefit. The law only bars false claims about certain military awards, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and a few others; and ONLY when someone makes a false claim about them to gain money or some tangible benefit from a crime. Someone falsely claiming military service to brag or impress others is not a crime. However, our office can investigate other crimes as long as it involves forging, altering, or misusing records from NARA in some way.