February 9, 2010
Palm Springs man charged for falsely wearing military medals
This undated photo released by the Department of Justice shows Steven Burton in San Diego. (AP Photo/Department of Justice) By Associated Press
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — A Palm Springs man who was never in the military has been charged with wearing the Navy's highest honor.
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles say 39-year-old Steven Burton was photographed wearing the Navy Cross along with the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and other medals. The U.S. attorney's office said Wednesday that a Navy commander attending her high school reunion noticed Burton wearing a Marine uniform with the medals and contacted the FBI. Authorities say Burton claimed in Internet postings that he'd served in Afghanistan and Iraq. He's expected to surrender Thursday to face a charge of unauthorized wearing of military medals. He could face up to a year in federal prison if convicted. There was no telephone listing for a Steven Burton in Palm Springs. |
Current Temp
50.0 °
Overcast
Upload directly from your mobile device. Learn howYouNews
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled.
Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
Resources and info you need to prepare for the switch to DTV. |
Most Popular
|
