Marine Vet Gets 24 Months of Supervised Release in Stolen Valor Case, Must Pay Nearly $300K in Restitution

Marine vet gets 24 months of supervised release in stolen valor case, must pay nearly $300K in restitution

SPRINGFIELD — A U.S. Marine Corps veteran was sentenced on Tuesday to 24 months of supervised release for stealing benefit payments from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and submitting a false Purple Heart application through his congressional representative.

Letter to the editor: Rouzer's stolen valor, Brunswick Beacon

Brunswick Beacon, 06.12.25The Stolen Valor Act, signed by President Obama, makes it illegal to falsely claim military honors to obtain money, property, or other benefit, like a job. Sadly, no law prevents politicians like Rep. David Rouzer from taking credit for legislation they opposed, just to get reelected.Rouzer’s June 1 newsletter credited Trump’s Department of Transportation for a $3.2 million award to rebuild seven roads in Brunswick Coun…