Long Island man accused of faking military service and stealing $81,000 from veterans group
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A Long Island man was arrested and accused of stealing $81,000 meant for veterans, prosecutors say, after faking military records.
NBC New York reports a Long Island man was arrested and is accused of stealing $81,000 from a veterans group. Prosecutors say he faked military service records and claimed to have received a Purple Heart. The allegations have not been tested in court.
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