Chaplain accused of falsely claiming to be Army Ranger

A Chaplain did this?

Man accused of falsely claiming to be Ranger

The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Apr 28, 2010 21:48:51 EDT

PHOENIX — A federal grand jury in Phoenix has indicted a former chaplain for making false claims about his military honors and training.

Prosecutors say 42-year-old Kurt Alan Bishop, of Queen Creek, falsely claimed to have received advanced combat training, achieving the elite status of an Army Ranger.

The 34-count indictment alleges that Bishop began making false claims about his military decorations and training in 1991, shortly after he ended his first tour of active duty. Authorities say the claims helped him become an officer in the Arizona National Guard and to enter the Chaplain Corps in 2006, both resulting in increases in his military salary and benefits.

Bishop served as a chaplain until his discharge earlier this year.

Prosecutors said Wednesday that a summons has been issued for Bishop to appear in federal court on the charges. It was not immediately known whether Bishop had legal representation for his case.
Man accused of falsely claiming to be Ranger