Former 'Don't Say Gay' Florida Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud and Money Laundering
TL;DR
Former Florida lawmaker Joseph Harding, who sponsored the controversial "Don't Say Gay" law, has 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 and resigned from the Florida House in December after his indictment was announced.
Topics:nationpolitics#covid-19-relief-fraud#dont-say-gay#florida#joseph-harding#politics#small-business-administration
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