Kelsie hoover uses fake michael cipriani persona, poses as soldier at baltimore washington airport duration. Why this disservice to veterans remains an ongoing problem. Fbi lsu student indicted for violations of stolen valor act. The records prove stolen valor by tv personality and.
It does not fit into any of the categories of unprotected speech. A highprofile supreme court case revolves around a fabulous liar. Johnnyb34434 stolen valor warning to porky duration. Don shipley response to veteran hater stolen valor. Sadly, the result is that many veterans like me have been targeted online by others claiming to be veterans with the intent of destroying our credibility, silencing us during a debate or some other malicious intent unknown to me.
He describes how he dresses up in uniform and has three day feasts for free at all the restaurants that offer meals on veterans day and memorial day weekends. Recently last month, we launched a operation on johnny b 34434, and attacked him at his weakest moments. Our mission is to out those that would steal that which they havent earned. Have you ever been falsely accused of stolen valor and if so, how did you respond. Stolen valor is the tip of the iceberg, said the 55yearold veteran. Pennsylvania man found guilty of stolen valor and theft army times. Wanda frances kay sheppard age 41 went to be with the lord on wednesday may 18, 2011, at carolina medical center in charlotte, born aug.
What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title. Conservative critics blast the nbc anchor for what they see as serial fabrication. This is a medium dedicated to helping dispel the bullshit thats foisted daily upon us by elitists and their puppets, be they political hacks, trolls, shills, media stooges and the like. Now that groups are saying that hes being exposed as a fraud hes telling veterans fck you, come and get me. The law made it a federal misdemeanor to falsely represent oneself as having received. With two wars, valor has become a valuable commodity for individuals who want to skip enlistment and combat and go directly to the hero adoration stage. A man who uses the youtube name johnnyb34434 has called out all active duty military and veterans to catch me if you can. Catch me if you can are just more of jonnybs bullshit posted to simply piss people off. The awards for valour protection legislation, which will be discussed by the commons defence select committee tuesday, is a british version of the us stolen valor act which aims to. Have you ever been falsely accused of stolen valor and if. Of course its no way near accurate except that boyington lead the vmf214. A man from scranton will serve at least six years in prison for stealing from veterans. Purported stolen valor youtube celeb tells vets fck.
Home new orleans press releases 2012 lsu student indicted for violations of stolen valor act info this is archived material from the federal bureau of investigation fbi website. Ive met legit marines before but ive never asked them upfront how to spot phonies. This act may be cited as the stolen valor act of 20. Tony malakouti retired us marine aviator blog of shame.
There are more people than anyone thought doing this, said mark seavey, new media specialist with the american legion and one of the driving forces behind the stolen valor act. A pathetic attorney and self proclaimed expert researcher with no operational experience, who was also kicked out of boot camp after 58 days, is suing a number of members for stating opinion. Stolen valor, fake vmf214 blacksheep and figher ace. Under the stolen valor act of 2005, it is a federal crime to claim unearned military decorations or medals. Theres this simple thing we can do as informed americans about people whom we think commit stolen valor. Outting people who falsely claim military service andor claim unauthorized medals or tabs. He has not posted a video about the military since october. Stolen valor pasta he will not divide us know your meme. For me, this book is a great definitive account of the blacksheep and specifically boyington. The law made it a federal misdemeanor to falsely represent oneself as having received any u. Johnny elmo sheppard jr johnny bea, johnnyb, johnnyb34434,johnnyb3443, john bea, has committed a few crimes and some completely intolerable. The law amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a person to claim they have served in the military, embellish their rank or fraudulently claim having received a valor award specified in the act, with the intention of obtaining money. Since founding juggernautfitnesstv, jason bluha aka jason blaha has achieved great notoriety on youtube and social media by exposing the more fraudulent side of the exercise supplement industry. Guardian of valor interview with new owner of warlord.
It is impossible to say exactly how many people falsely claim military. He was an officer o3 who served from 19721976 and then. Stolen valor, lies and lawsuits we are currently engaged in a legal battle that has public policy and 1st amendment ramifications. Jason blaha has gotten great recognition on youtube and social media by calling out and exposing fraud and corruption in the fitness supplement industry. Appeals court affirms dismissal of libel claims in stolen. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history. This guy showed up for his sons graduation from basic training at fort benning dressed like this. Lawyers examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial felony.
Heres the catch, you can go around syaing you are this and have done that, yet when you don a uniform and claim your past and its false, along with making profits and scamming people out of money and or employment is when it kicks in. If you want to piss off jonnyb then just dont give him any attention. Don shipley response to veteran hater johnnyb34434. Stolen valor is a term for the behavior of military imposters. It was signed into law by president g bushand is still law. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history burkett, b. Burketts stated goal is to steal back the valor of the vietnam veterans who really served in vietnam. Fraudulent representations about receipt of military decorations or medals a in general. Usmc stolen valor points out fraudulent citizens that claim they have earned the title of marine. Being known for his claims of being a mercenaryhitman for cia interests, blaha has inadvertently and hilariously exposed himself. A message to johnny bea aka johnnyb34434 aka johnnyb34435. People are freaking out over navy seal catching imposter how would you classify mitch aguiars reaction.
Stolen valor stolen legacy vietnam veterans against. To do so, he seeks to destroy the myth perpetuated by vietnam veteran liars and wannabes with the. Section 704 of title 18, united states code, is amended 1 in subsection a, by striking wears. Perelman, who claimed to have received a purple heart medal, is the first known prosecution in nevada under the stolen valor act of. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives in general assembly convened. Now before i start i just want to give a big salute and thank you to anyone who is in the military or who have served.
Usually a petty offense, a less serious crime than a felony, punishable by less. Ty kevin hampe us army staff sergeant, twenty years of service, bronze star, combat infantry badge cib w star, blog of shame 17. Why not make it the same as impersonating a peace officer. Sheppards last video was posted two weeks ago under the username johnnyb34434. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history winner of the william e. He was prosecuted under the stolen valor act passed by congress in 2006. A proposed parliamentary bill which would make it illegal to pretend to have won medals for valor has received a mixed response from british military veterans. Our goal is to help your beard growth and look maintained. Stolen valor, like posttraumatic stress, is one of the most misunderstood issues in the u. Seal shipley spoof videos ask master chief mad dog shit navy seal videos free stuff real seal interviews stolen valor ask don and diane shit ask. Crawford was accused of stealing from american legion post 568 by using the posts debit cards to make unauthorized purchases. Jerry hickman speaks about the firefighter stolen valor. Part 2 robert howard dunn the life long fuck up phony seal. We are not on facebook, we are not on twitter, we do not have a blog nor do we confer with any authorities other than military personnel center and the veterans.
If i took this further, id uncover more issues with randy voepel. To get discounts or free servicesdrinks, etc at stores or cafes. You should hear the other lies in the stolen valor case. Blaha has typically been known for his claims that he was a hitman andor mercenary for cia related interests. Section 53378 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof effective october 1, 2014. Weirdest uniform evar email june 5th, 2011 unknown. Supreme court hears arguments wednesday in a case about lies, big and small, and when those lies can be a crime under the first amendment guarantee of free speech. Posts about johnnyb34434 written by the highwayman. A crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison following. Stolen valor 1 when a civilian who was never military, therefore never earned the rights and privileges associated with the honor of wearing the uniform, wear one due to any of the following reasons. Joe galvan and the now expired facebook group expose a poser were the first to encounter tony and his fraudulent claims of being a marine harrier pilot. The stolen valor act of 2005, signed into law by president george w. Fake green beret forced to shut down honor guard group pictured here, papotia reginald wrights military record does not support his claims to have been in special forces.
Medals of dishonor military, free speech and the stolen. On todays show bwebb sits down with don shipley to discuss the never ending caseload of stolen valor in the seal team community. How the vietnam generation was robbed of its heroes and its history 1998 is a selfpublished book by b. No less a luminary than erwin chemerinsky criticized the stolen valor act by stating the following. In 2014 alone, the american legion, which keeps a database on those associated with stolen valor, has documented more than 200 people accused of stolen valor.
He claims that he regularly steals valor and there is nothing anyone can do about it. Put in a records request under the freedom of information act from the national personnel records center. The brotherhood declares war on johnnyb34434 youtube. In a stroke of irony, blaha is now being exposed as a fraud himself. Across the country, police are rounding up a growing class of felons. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. To steal valor is arguably a greater crime than grand larceny, as it steals a precious treasure whose worth cannot be measured and in doing so, the thief robs countless veterans who paid the true price of freedom. On his facebook about page, he lists such claims as a marine ltcol squadron leader from august 6, 1987 to december 30, 2003.