Former Georgia State Rep. Karen Bennett, a Democrat, has pleaded guilty to fraud charges just weeks after resigning from office.
Bennett, 70, admitted in federal court in Atlanta to fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The former lawmaker ultimately pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements in connection with the scheme.
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Bennett, 70, admitted in federal court in Atlanta to fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The former lawmaker ultimately pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements in connection with the scheme.
The indictment had alleged that in May 2020,...... to continue reading, follow the link below
Read more about NEW: Six-Term Dem Lawmaker Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charges