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Another Military Fake - University Director Of Career Services
Southern Illinois University Carbondale - James Scales, the universitys director of Career Services who was accused this month of lying about his military service, will retire effective March 1, university spokesman Rod Sievers said Friday.Sievers said Scales will immediately utilize his vacation days and not return to work. According to a university statement, Scales cited health and personal reasons. Scales hung up the phone when asked for comment from the DAILY EGYPTIAN. I have enjoyed my association with the university and value my colleagues here and the staff of Career Services, Scales said in a statement released by the university. It is time for me to retire and pursue other interests. Scales came under fire after the DAILY EGYPTIAN reported Scales records did not match stories he had told the paper about service in Vietnam and other countries, and the receipts of various military accolades, including three Purple Hearts. The Stolen Valor Act makes it a federal offense to lie about the receipt of certain military awards, including the Purple Heart. Violators face up to a year in prison or a fine of up to $200,000. It was the best thing for him and for his health, Dean of Students Peter Gitau said. He was close to retirement even without the events of the past few weeks. Its a good thing for the university too. It enables the department to move on and focus on other things. Posted by: Anonymoose 2009-02-15 |
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