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3 unusual facts about Stolen Valor Act of 2005


Timothy Tymkovich

United States v. Strandlof, No. 13-1358 (10th Cir. 2012) -- Rick Glen Strandlof was convicted of violating the Stolen Valor Act, 18 U.S.C. ยง 704(b), which makes it illegal to falsely claim to have received a military award or honor.

Valor.defense.gov

Created in response to the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the Stolen Valor Act of 2005, the website is designed to deter people from falsely claiming to have been awarded military decorations for valor.

On 28 June 2012, as the United States Supreme Court struck down the Stolen Valor Act of 2005, an act which installed criminal penalties on persons making false claims about being awarded valor awards for service in the United States military.



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