Man accused of stealing from veterans organization, fabricating military service

New York prosecutors charged David Agtsteribbe, 58, with allegedly posing as a decorated combat veteran and stealing more than $81,000 from a Hampton Bays American Legion post. Prosecutors say he falsely claimed to have received two Purple Hearts despite a bad-conduct discharge following a 1988 court-martial conviction. The alleged theft involved money used for personal expenses, including bills, travel and purchases.