HUNTSVILLE, AL -
A WHNT NEWS 19 Investigation into fake diplomas has exposed phony college degrees on resumes of members of the military and powerful people in missile defense.
The bombshell is sending shockwaves through Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, and has touched a nerve across the Tennessee Valley.
WHNT NEWS 19 viewers have responded passionately by posting comments on our website and sending dozens of emails.
One viewer wrote:
"It's all about integrity. Anyone who would try to pass off a fake degree is capable of anything. What has this person not done? I wouldn't want him in charge of an outhouse if he passed off a fake degree as a legitimate degree."
Another praised our reports, writing:
"Great work!!! Now, move in for the kill. This has gone on long enough. Many people already knew this and did nothing."
But, some of you also took direct aim at our investigative reports.
"Your idea of 'finding out the truth' is something to be embarrassed of, not proud."
Another viewer writes:
"I think this is a witch hunt. You should stop because you are going to hurt these people's lives and make it to where they can't get a job in this city again."
Chief Investigative Reporter Wendy Halloran broke the story and continues to uncover new information.
We exposed soldiers, a high-ranking civilian on the Army Aviation and Missile Command and a defense contractor. They all have one thing in common. It's not their military background. They bought bogus degrees. We exposed their secret and now it's making national headlines.
Newspaper after newspaper around the country printed the story. The Associated Press picked it up. It went worldwide with the web, including CNN.com.
What's the big deal, you ask?
Secrets, lies, security clearance and access to classified informationÂ… it's a recipe for disaster that presents a threat to national security and defrauds you, the taxpayer.
Brigadier General David Grange told Wendy Halloran, "Trying to get information from government employees by foreign agents is a reality that we have to understand and face."
Our 'Taking Action' investigation uncovered a key, essential leader on Redstone Arsenal at the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command with a fake college degree.
AMCOM's Director of Readiness, Chris Oleyte, a powerful position with a lot of responsibility, and now there are calls for his resignation.
Brigadier General David Grange told Halloran, "The honorable thing to do is to step down be removed from that command."
The bombshell is sending shockwaves through Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, and has touched a nerve across the Tennessee Valley.
WHNT NEWS 19 viewers have responded passionately by posting comments on our website and sending dozens of emails.
One viewer wrote:
"It's all about integrity. Anyone who would try to pass off a fake degree is capable of anything. What has this person not done? I wouldn't want him in charge of an outhouse if he passed off a fake degree as a legitimate degree."
Another praised our reports, writing:
"Great work!!! Now, move in for the kill. This has gone on long enough. Many people already knew this and did nothing."
But, some of you also took direct aim at our investigative reports.
"Your idea of 'finding out the truth' is something to be embarrassed of, not proud."
Another viewer writes:
"I think this is a witch hunt. You should stop because you are going to hurt these people's lives and make it to where they can't get a job in this city again."
Chief Investigative Reporter Wendy Halloran broke the story and continues to uncover new information.
We exposed soldiers, a high-ranking civilian on the Army Aviation and Missile Command and a defense contractor. They all have one thing in common. It's not their military background. They bought bogus degrees. We exposed their secret and now it's making national headlines.
Newspaper after newspaper around the country printed the story. The Associated Press picked it up. It went worldwide with the web, including CNN.com.
What's the big deal, you ask?
Secrets, lies, security clearance and access to classified informationÂ… it's a recipe for disaster that presents a threat to national security and defrauds you, the taxpayer.
Brigadier General David Grange told Wendy Halloran, "Trying to get information from government employees by foreign agents is a reality that we have to understand and face."
Our 'Taking Action' investigation uncovered a key, essential leader on Redstone Arsenal at the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command with a fake college degree.
AMCOM's Director of Readiness, Chris Oleyte, a powerful position with a lot of responsibility, and now there are calls for his resignation.
Brigadier General David Grange told Halloran, "The honorable thing to do is to step down be removed from that command."
