Accused Navy Cross faker pleads not guilty

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Accused Navy Cross faker pleads not guilty

The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Nov 12, 2009 14:44:51 EST

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A Palm Springs man charged with unauthorized wearing of the Navy’s highest honor and other medals has pleaded not guilty.

Steven Burton, 39, who was never in the military, was photographed wearing a Marine Corps uniform displaying the Navy Cross along with the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and other medals.

A Navy commander attending her high school reunion noticed Burton in uniform with the medals and contacted the FBI.

Burton pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge Thursday in federal court. He was released on $10,000 bond and ordered to return for a Dec. 21 hearing.

• Feds: Man dressed as Marine, wore Navy cross

• Read Akil Davis’s affidavit

• Read the charges against Burton

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Steven Burton, 39, is seen in a photograph that prosecutors say the Palm Springs resident posted on the Internet. An affidavit from an FBI agent said Burton wore a Marine Corps uniform and a number of medals although he did not serve in any branch of the military.

Courtesy of U.S. Attorney's Office Steven Burton, 39, is seen in a photograph that prosecutors say the Palm Springs resident posted on the Internet. An affidavit from an FBI agent said Burton wore a Marine Corps uniform and a number of medals although he did not serve in any branch of the military.

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