Coverage dated January 25, 2024

New Hampshire veteran admits to faking his need for a wheelchair to claim $660,000 in extra benefits

Headline from The Republic

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire veteran has admitted to faking his need for a wheelchair for 20 years to claim more than $660,000 in benefits he was not entitled to. Christopher Stultz, 49, of Antrim, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court on Thursday to one count of making false statements.

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  1. NBC News

    N.H. veteran admits he faked need for a wheelchair for 20 years to get $660,000 in extra benefits (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Christopher Stultz, 49, used the wheelchair while inside a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Boston. After leaving, he stood up and lifted the wheelchair into his car, prosecutors said.

  2. The Republic

    New Hampshire veteran admits to faking his need for a wheelchair to claim $660,000 in extra benefits (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire veteran has admitted to faking his need for a wheelchair for 20 years to claim more than $660,000 in benefits he was not entitled to. Christopher Stultz, 49, of Antrim, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court on Thursday to one count of making false statements.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    New Hampshire veteran admits to faking his need for a wheelchair to claim $660,000 in extra benefits - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire veteran has admitted to faking his need for a wheelchair for 20 years to claim more than $660,000 in benefits he was not entitled to. Christopher Stultz, 49, of Antrim, pleaded guilty in the U.S. District Court on Thursday to one count of making false statements.

  4. CBS News

    New Hampshire vet admits he faked wheelchair use for 20 years, falsely claiming $660,000 in benefits (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    New Hampshire resident Christopher Stultz was seen lifting his wheelchair into his car and walking normally through a mall, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

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