Posted on Dec 15, 2025
Minnesota Man Convicted of Faking Purple Heart, Defrauding VA Out of $146,287
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Based on the investigation, it’s clear Wicker took his time to plan out an elaborately fake scheme. He conjured up bogus dates and details on a false DD-214 form. In 2006, he was ready to take his trickery to new heights, applying for a disability rating and receiving benefits from the VA. When the GI Bill became available for post-9/11 veterans, Wicker signed up for that, too.
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) reported that Wicker joined a Marine Facebook group to try to legitimize his fraudulent handiwork.
These cases infuriate me!
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) reported that Wicker joined a Marine Facebook group to try to legitimize his fraudulent handiwork.
These cases infuriate me!
Minnesota Man Convicted of Faking Purple Heart, Defrauding VA Out of $146,287
Posted from military.com
Stolen Valor
Marines
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Fraud
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SGT Kevin Hughes
This thread made me smile. But I am going with a punishment from The Hitchhiker's Guide, and Heinlein's "Time enough for love." Lock him in a room with Amateur Poets, and have him listen to that drivel, every waking moment. And force him to associate with people who read poetry in Public.
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No amount of punishment is suitable to a low life like this. But I'd like to suggest that when convicted he be sent to Leavenworth military prison rather than a civilian prison.
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This low life should be forced to repay every single cent he collected (with interest!) and then be required to complete not less than 1000 hours of community service at a VA facility. The duties should include serving actual Veterans and assisting them with physical tasks they are no longer able to perform due to disability.
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MAJ Byron Oyler
This idea I am going to have to disagree with as he will never come close to having a right to be anywhere near us. I would not let him clean my trashcans.
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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
MAJ Byron Oyler - I can understand that sentiment. I was thinking along the lines of making him repay the community rather than sitting in a prison cell with even more taxpayer money being spent on him. I don't disagree with your statement though.
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