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A Tyler man plead guilty to federal charges of impersonating a war hero to scam investors.

TYLER, Texas – A Tyler man has pleaded guilty to federal charges in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Derek Robert Hamm, 38, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, violating the Stolen Valor Act, using a fraudulent military discharge certifica

A Tyler man plead guilty to federal charges of impersonating a war hero to scam investors.

Derek Robert Hamm, 38, pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges such as violating the Stolen Valor Act to defraud inventors.

Man indicted on 33 crimes related to fraud

The man received medical services, housing subsidies and nutritional benefits while using his brothers identity, according to prosecutors.

Derek Robert Hamm did serve in the Indiana and Oklahoma National Guard but lied about being a graduate of West Point and being the nephew of an oil baron.

A Tyler man is facing 20 years in prison for pretending to be a wealthy war hero to scam investors.

A Tyler man is facing 20 years in prison for pretending to be a wealthy war hero to scam investors.

A Tyler man is facing 20 years in prison for pretending to be a wealthy war hero to scam investors.