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Lawyers in Stolen Valor case: Some lies have merit
November 1, 2010 3:05 PM
DENVER (AP) - Lawyers for a California man who pleaded guilty to lying about getting a military medal are arguing that falsehoods sometimes have value. The case is one of two challenging the federal Stolen Valor Act, which makes it a crime to falsely claim to be a war... more » -
Law punishing fake heroes may go to Supreme Court
October 11, 2010 8:39 AM
The Justice Department is battling to save a federal law that makes it illegal to lie about being a war hero. A federal appeals court in California and a federal district court in Denver have both ruled the Stolen Valor Act is unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds. Government... more » -
Rep. Salazar seeks database of medal recipients
September 20, 2010 3:44 PM
Rep. John Salazar is asking the House of Representatives to establish a database listing awards earned by U.S. servicemen and women. Salazar said Monday the database would help expose people who falsely claim to have received medals. He asked colleagues to co-sponsor his bill establishing a database. Salazar sponsored... more » -
Law barring lies about military medals faces test
February 2, 2010 1:18 PM
A federal law against lying about military medals is facing First Amendment challenges in Colorado and California. Lawyers in both cases have made similar arguments against the Stolen Valor Act, saying that lying is protected by the First Amendment unless it does real harm. In California, a judge... more »
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