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Funeral Home Owners Arrested for Covid Fraud and Decaying Bodies

The owners of a Colorado funeral home, previously charged after 190 decomposing bodies were found, now face federal charges for fraudulently obtaining $880,000 in pandemic relief funds, which they allegedly spent on vacations and personal goods. The couple, Jon and Carie Hallford, face 15 federal fraud charges in addition to state charges, including corpse abuse, and are currently in custody with a hearing scheduled for Thursday.

via The New York Times|

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Former Florida GOP legislator faces prison time for Covid-relief fraud.

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.

via NBC News|

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