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unhappycamper

(60,364 posts) Thu Nov 29, 2012, 10:56 AM Nov 2012

Navy purchaser diverted $74,000 for plane, gadgets

http://hamptonroads.com/2012/11/navy-purchaser-diverted-74000-plane-gadgets

Navy purchaser diverted $74,000 for plane, gadgets
y Tim McGlone
The Virginian-Pilot
© November 29, 2012

NORFOLK

While stationed with the Navy SEALs, Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Lee Tappen wanted an easy way to fly home to the West Coast to see his wife. The plan he devised now could land him in prison.

Tappen, 35, admitted in federal court Wednesday that he built a plane, on the government's dime, out of parts he ordered through his job. He pleaded guilty to filing a false claim and faces up to five years in prison when he is sentenced April 1.

After outlining the charges, U.S. District Judge Robert G. Doumar asked Tappen if the allegations were true.

"Yes, your honor, they're true," Tappen, wearing his crisp black uniform and polished shoes, replied.

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Navy purchaser diverted $74,000 for plane, gadgets (Original Post) unhappycamper Nov 2012 OP

Perhaps the military could save money if the pilots built their own planes Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #1

The cost of the fraud was far less than the cost of his training wasted. bluedigger Nov 2012 #2

Angry Dragon

(36,693 posts)

1. Perhaps the military could save money if the pilots built their own planes

Reply to unhappycamper (Original post)

Thu Nov 29, 2012, 11:08 AM

Nov 2012

just a thought

bluedigger

(17,450 posts)

2. The cost of the fraud was far less than the cost of his training wasted.

Reply to unhappycamper (Original post)

Thu Nov 29, 2012, 11:23 AM

Nov 2012

Damn shame he lost his moral compass.

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