Former Florida lawmaker pleads guilty to Covid relief fraud charges.
TL;DR
Former Florida Republican state Rep. Joseph Harding pleaded guilty to wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements in connection with Covid-19 relief fraud. Harding acquired over $150,000 in Small Business Administration loans by lying on loan applications. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 25 and could face up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud, 10 years for money laundering, and five years for making false statements.
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