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Man charged with faking medals goes to court
The Associated Press
Posted : Thursday Mar 11, 2010 9:14:17 EST
Posted : Thursday Mar 11, 2010 9:14:17 EST
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A 26-year-old man accused of wearing military medals he didn't earn is due in federal court in Huntsville on Thursday for arraignment.
Skyler Tarquin Smith was indicted for allegedly pinning onto his uniform two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, a Combat Infantry Badge, a Senior Parachutist Badge and an Air Assault Badge.
He was also indicted on charges of wire fraud, involving a ring he said was diamond and worth nearly $350,000, though he sold it for $70,000. The buyer had it appraised and said it was valued at $13.
Smith worked for NBC Tactical, which sells government and law enforcement duty gear. Smith was also indicted for claiming to be a "service disabled veteran-owned small business," which allowed him to win government contracts for ballistic vests.
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