article_snippet: A war veteran who became a high-profile fundraiser and public speaker today appeared in court charged with lying about having PTSD and cancer.
article_snippet: Buckden is accused of pretending to suffer from the illnesses in order to obtain money and other perks such as therapy.
article_snippet: Buckden is also alleged to have falsely claimed to be a member of the SAS, Leeds Magistrates' Court was told.
article_snippet: Buckden has been accused of lying about having PTSD and cancer .
highlights_snippet: He is accused of lying about having cancer and being a member of the SAS .
  