Latest "stolen-valor" stories

Woman who faked being cancer-stricken Marine gets 6 years in prison

A woman received a nearly six-year federal prison sentence for using stolen information to pose as a sick Marine and commit a “massive fraud scheme."

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

2 weeks ago

Montana high court cancels parole conditions in stolen valor case

The two men appealed the conditions last year. American Civil Liberties Union of Montana had called the conditions degrading and unconstitutional.

24 months ago

California man posing as a combat-injured Marine found guilty for receiving $195,000 in medical benefits

A California man who falsely claimed to be a combat-injured Marine with two Purple Hearts so he could receive medical and housing benefits was sentenced federal prison on Thursday.

By Jared Morgan

2 years ago

Army veteran gets 12 months prison time for stolen valor

Gregg Ramsdell, 61, will also receive three years of supervised release and will have to repay $76,000 to the VA.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

The man behind pro wrestling legend Sgt. Slaughter tells stories of combat tours in Vietnam. But he never served

“I was basically just infantry, you know, just making sure all the grunts didn’t AWOL on us, keep ‘em all in line."

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Army veteran faces federal prison time, fines for Stolen Valor and lying about PTSD

An Army vet claimed $76,000 in benefits before he was caught lying about his service record and having PTSD.

3 years ago