Major sent to jail for faking awards

[unhappycamper]

A U.S. District Court judge sentenced Army Reserve Maj. Anthony Angelo Calderone to five months in prison for lying about his Army achievements and awards.


Major sent to jail for faking awards
By Matthew Cox - Staff Writer
Posted : Tuesday Feb 19, 2008 20:11:11 EST

A U.S. District Court judge sentenced Army Reserve Maj. Anthony Angelo Calderone today to five months in prison for lying about his Army achievements and awards — including his bogus claim a Silver Star for heroism in battle — so he could get promoted faster.

The Salt Lake City, Utah court also ordered Calderone to pay $9,300 in restitution to the Army, wages he earned as the result of his promotion to major, said Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Lund.

Calderone pleaded guilty in federal court on Sept. 20 to charges of lying about his awards and qualifications in order to gain a promotion.

The felony charge of knowingly making false statements carried up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Calderone was also accused of wearing false decorations between Nov. 22, 2003, and Dec. 3, 2006. That charge, a misdemeanor, carried a maximum sentence of six months in prison and a $5,000 fine.

“I’m pleased the outcome,” Lund said. I think the offenses were serious … his conduct of falsely wearing a Silver Star demeans the service and sacrifices of legitimate American heroes who have fought and died for this country.”


Rest of article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/02/Army_fakersentence_080219w/

[baldguy]

1. Whats the statute of limitations on the sort of thing?

http://www.usatoday.com/news/2004-02-14-bush-docs.htm

[shenmue]

2. Good. What an idiot.

Why did he only get five months?