Man Pleads Guilty To Lying About Credentials
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say a Millersville man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme to lie about his military experience and academic credentials to get jobs as a teacher and trainer.
William Hillar, 66, entered the plea on Tuesday. He agreed to pay more than $170,000 in restitution and do 500 hours of community service at Maryland state veterans cemeteries. Hillar will be sentenced July 20.
According to his plea agreement, for 12 years, Hillar was paid to teach, lead workshops, give speeches and conduct training on counterterrorism and other subjects.
Hillar falsely claimed to be a retired colonel of the U.S. Army Special Services and hold a Ph.D. in health education.
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