Marine Corps League official faces chargesBy John Hoellwarth - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Sep 28, 2007 15:11:55 EDT
The commandant of a Marine Corps League detachment based in Newtown Square, Pa., is facing three federal charges of lying about his military record, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s office in the state’s eastern district confirmed Thursday.
James Alleva, 54, of Upper Darby, Pa., was indicted Aug. 28 by federal prosecutors and charged with altering his discharge paperwork, making false verbal and written claims to the Silver Star, Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals, and physically wearing those decorations, according to a Justice Department release.If convicted, Alleva faces a maximum sentence of two years’ imprisonment, one year of supervised release and a $110,000 fine, according to the release.
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