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Summary: Abel Fields
Abel Fields had falsely claimed that he had recieved a purple heart award. Under the Stolen Valor Act this is illegal, because he had never served in themilitary or its equal. As a result Fields was arrested. In his first trial he was found guilty. As a result of this Fields appealed his case. Then the court overtuned his appeal, which resulted in the government appealing the court of appeals. Field's case was then taken to the Supreme Court. After reviewing Field's case and other court's opinions, it would be unconstitutional to convict Fields. The reason Fields was convicted was becase he lied about recieving a purple heart. Some may argue that since he broke the Stolen Valor Act that he broke the law, but his right to lie is protected
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