Former Florida GOP legislator faces prison time for Covid-relief fraud.
TL;DR
Former Florida state representative and sponsor of legislation prohibiting classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity, Joseph Harding, pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $150,000 in Covid-relief funds from the Small Business Administration. Harding made false statements when he submitted an application for an economic injury disaster loan for a dormant company. He faces a maximum of 35 years in prison and his sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 25.
Topics:nationcrime#covid-relief-fraud#crime#florida#joseph-harding#republican#small-business-administration
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- Former state Rep. Joe Harding pleads guilty to 3 charges Tampa Bay Times
- Ex-lawmaker who sponsored so-called 'don't say gay' bill pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud South Florida Sun Sentinel
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