Phony War Hero Gets 3 Years

[unhappycamper]

Phony War Hero Gets 3 Years
September 09, 2008
Roanoke Times & World News

Former Soldier Randall Moneymaker has been sentenced to three years in prison for embellishing a brief military career into that of a decorated combat veteran.

Moneymaker is part of the growing problem of "phony war heroes," across the nation, Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig "Jake" Jacobsen said.

"As the wars drag on in this country, you have more and more wannabes" who make claims of sacrifices never suffered and medals never earned, Jacobsen said. Moneymaker was sentenced on Sept. 5.

Unlike other imposters, who seek only bragging rights or political gain, Moneymaker was motivated mostly by greed, the government contended -- making his false claims to collect more than $18,000 in disability and military benefits.

Moneymaker was sentenced Friday by Judge James Turk following a March trial in U.S. District Court in Roanoke. After hearing testimony that Moneymaker made up tales of firefights, Ranger missions and hundreds of parachute jumps, a jury convicted him of six charges of fraud and theft.


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[Lerkfish]

1. LOL! I expected to open up this thread and see a pic of McLame

[OwnedByFerrets]

2. He's actually trying to get 4 yrs......

oh wait, you werent talking about McSame.:rofl: