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America's Got Talent Contestant Tim Poe Apologizes for "Misleading" Public About Combat Injuries

America's Got Talent contestant Sgt. Tim Poe certainly is a standout this season, but not for the right reasons.

The 35-year-old aspiring country singer revealed on Monday's episode that he spent 14 years in the military and was seriously injured in 2009 during his tour in Afghanistan, even earning a Purple Heart for his service. The Minnesota Army National Guard and several fellow soldiers, however, said this was not the case.  

In a new interview with the New York Post, Poe apologizes for not exactly presenting the real facts surrounding his military service…

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Larita Shotwell

Update: 2024-10-06