Rahn inspires Minnesota Stolen Valor Act
KSTP reports that State Representative Jeff Howe was inspired by the story of Richard Rahn’s valor theft in late 2014 to present his own bill to the Minnesota legislature because the current state laws make pretending to be a military officer is a misdemeanor, but Rahn’s impersonation of an enlisted soldier isn’t illegal.
Howe’s bill would make it a crime to also impersonate active or reserve component military service members, veterans—regardless of rank.
Rahn marched in parades, attended Legion events and prayed in the homes of fallen soldiers while wearing the uniform of an army Sergeant Major with a Ranger Tab, the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medal.
“It started off all so innocent enough and it just got way out of hand, and for that I’m truly sorry,” Rahn said in an interview with KSTP reporter Eric Chaloux.
Rahn admitted he didn’t earn the uniform he wore instead bought them.
“If they are looking to defraud someone, I’ve got an issue with that,” Howe said.
Of course, several of the badges and ribbons that Rahn wore were covered by the Federal Stolen Valor laws, but Federal prosecutors are too busy these days. Luckily, Rahn also violated gun laws, so he’s in the hoosegow, otherwise, he’d be out and about.
Category: Stolen Valor Act
Well at least indirectly, he contributed something.
My thought’s exactly.
Everybody is useful, even if they serve as a good example for doing something they shouldn’t.
Yes, he does an EXCELLENT job of being a bad example.
“…Of course, several of the badges and ribbons that Rahn wore were covered by the Federal Stolen Valor laws, but Federal prosecutors are too busy these days…”
The Federal prosecutors are too busy these days because they are actively and vigorously preparing indictments against Hillary Clinton for violating national security information disclosure laws…..yeah I know, who am I kidding…
Heck, the Feds won’t even prosecute federal gun crimes so why would we expect them to go after stolen valor?
Combat, in a perfect world. Not in the Clinton version of Alice in Wonderland.
I was in the insurance claims industry. Unless the case would result in some LEO suit or SA getting the chance to appear on TV for a really big bust, not happening.
The only thing Dick Rahmbutt is regretful about is getting caught and being the love slave to Bubba, Thor, Julio and Mr. “Tiny”.
As someone who has been face to face with this asshole at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, while he was dressed in his finest fakery, I hope his shadow never crosses mine, again.
Howe’s bill passed the repub controlled house last year, but died in the dem controlled senate.
I’ve been in contact with my rep and senator to see if they can shepherd it along. Session starts in a couple of weeks.
every time I see the picture I laugh my ass off Lol…