No. He got sentenced on taking funds FROM the Wall Fund and using them on his own personal expenses.
“Kolfage, a US Air Force veteran who lost his legs and right hand in a rocket attack in Iraq, pleaded guilty last year to misappropriating more than $350,000 from the “We Build the Wall” campaign. The 41-year-old was sentenced to 51 months in prison at a hearing in federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday. Prosecutors said that he spent the money on cosmetic surgery, boat payments and jewellery. In addition, he also pleaded guilty to tax charges.”
''Yeah, but it was only $350 000. You mean i was meant to do it for free ?'' - Well yes, pretty much - that was the express purpose of The Build a wall non-profit. Fcking grifters....
If he had claimed a salary instead (and taxes withheld), there would have been no issue.
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