Former Florida Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud Charges
TL;DR
Former Florida lawmaker Joseph Harding, who sponsored the controversial "Don't Say Gay" law, pleaded guilty to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud. Harding made false statements to the Small Business Administration while applying for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan for one of his dormant business entities. He faces up to 35 years in prison at a hearing scheduled for July 25.
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- Former state Rep. Joe Harding pleads guilty to 3 charges Tampa Bay Times
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