Question

Why was Abel Fields convicted?

Answer 1

Abel Fields was convicted of falsely stating he had earned the purpleheart and he served for 8 years in the military, both are false. He was convicted under the Stolen Valor Act and was sentenced to prison. He appealed the decision and the second time, the ruling had ruled him innocent.

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Answer 2

Respondent, John Abel, was charged with robbing a bank with two other men. In order to discredit Respondent’s witness, the prosecution offered testimony that he and the witness were part of a prison gang that promoted perjury on the behalf of fellow gang members.