Soldier deployed to Afghanistan charged with unemployment fraud

Soldier deployed to Afghanistan charged with unemployment fraud
May. 3, 2013
Associated Press

OAKLAND, CALIF. — A former Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer fired for escalating a confrontation with passengers that led to the slaying of an unarmed man has been charged with unemployment fraud.

Anthony Pirone is accused of collecting unemployment checks from the state for about seven months despite having a job, according to the Oakland Tribune. Pirone is serving in Afghanistan with the Army. His criminal case has been delayed until next year.
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