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Prosecute him under 18 U.S.C. § 704
Good. So there is a law for that. Now someone has to apply this to him.
In Texas? I’ll hope for it, but I won’t hold my breath.
Best they can do is shooting a black kid in his honor.
Considering this is a federal crime, Texas has to have very little to do with it.
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.
Good? I don't think it's good that you can go to jail for a year for wearing a colorful ribbon
You can also go to jail for wearing a shiny policeman's badge when you aren't one. This is no different.
Only if you claim to be a cop. Per federal law, you can wear one for fun if you want
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.
Claiming to be a war hero when you're not is fraud
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.
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.
There's your problem. You'd have to demonstrate that he claimed the badge in order to receive some benefit. He's a congressional member of Texas, and Republican; by winning the primary--which likely did not hinge on the medal--he was almost certain to win the general election.
This would be a very, very hard case to make as a prosecutor.
Not that I want to defend the guy, but what's the tangible benefit? The law doesn't apply to just being an asshole.
He's been using it to further his political career and court donations.