Texas Congressman Won't Stop Wearing Combat Infantryman Badge that Was Revoked
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More than a month after a news report revealed that the Combat Infantryman Badge Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, wears on his lapel was revoked since he was never eligible for the award to begin with, the congressman refuses to take the pin off.

More than a month after a news report revealed that the Combat Infantryman Badge Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, wears on his lapel was revoked since he was never eligible for the award to begin with, the congressman refuses to take the pin off.

Nehls’ stubbornness has garnered growing criticism from veterans and others in the community of stolen valor researchers, who say the issue is simple: The rules for the CIB are clear, and Nehls did not qualify.

“The veteran community is starting to get to the point now where there’s no room for forgiveness at this point because now they see, ‘Hey, this wasn’t an error. He’s doubling down now,’” said Anthony Anderson, an Army veteran who runs Guardian of Valor and was instrumental in uncovering Nehls’ revoked award. “He knows he didn’t earn this award.”

  • @Treczoks
    92•6 months ago

    Good. So there is a law for that. Now someone has to apply this to him.

      • @Iheartcheese
        26•6 months ago

        Best they can do is shooting a black kid in his honor.

      • SaltySalamander
        8•6 months ago

        Considering this is a federal crime, Texas has to have very little to do with it.

        • magnetosphere
          7•6 months ago

          Good point! Of course, some will still call it “weaponizing the justice system” and/or “lawfare”.

          This would be a relatively harmless and clear-cut opportunity for another Republican to step up and show they have some standards. Ahem.

    • @[email protected]
      -20•6 months ago

      Good? I don’t think it’s good that you can go to jail for a year for wearing a colorful ribbon

      • @[email protected]
        26•6 months ago

        You can also go to jail for wearing a shiny policeman’s badge when you aren’t one. This is no different.

        • @[email protected]
          9•6 months ago

          Only if you claim to be a cop. Per federal law, you can wear one for fun if you want

          It is a defense to the prosecution under this section if the badge is used or intended to be used for exclusively— (1) as a memento, or in a collection or exhibit; (2) for decorative purposes; (3) for a dramatic presentation, such as a theater, film, or television production; or (4) **for any other recreational purpose. **

          • @[email protected]
            5•6 months ago

            Huh. I didn’t actually know that. Interesting.

            Even if you are just doing it for fun though 99% of cops will bag you for impersonating an officer of the law. You might go free later but that isn’t likely to stop the arrest.

            • @SkyezOpen
              1•6 months ago

              Jeremy dewitte taught me you can do it repeatedly for years but nothing will ever stick.

        • @[email protected]
          -8•6 months ago

          Is it though? I can claim to be Jesus Christ or sporty spice or Jonathan Taylor Thomas. I can even dress like them. That by itself doesn’t get me thrown in jail.

          • Krzd
            5•6 months ago

            In this case it also wouldn’t, stolen valor only applies of you do it to “obtain a tangible benefit” IE discounts, or deceiving voters.