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politics2 years ago

'Don't Say Gay' Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud and Money Laundering

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. After obtaining the funds, he conducted three monetary transactions involving more than $10,000 in fraudulently obtained funds. Harding faces up to 35 years in prison and resigned from the Florida House in December after his indictment.

via WPLG Local 10|
#covid-19-relief-fraud#dont-say-gay#economic-injury-disaster-loan-program
politics2 years ago

Former 'Don't Say Gay' Florida Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud and Money Laundering

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.

via WFLA|
#covid-19-relief-fraud#dont-say-gay#florida
crime2 years ago

Former Florida lawmaker pleads guilty to Covid relief fraud charges.

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.

via CNN|
#covid-19-relief-fraud#crime#florida
crime2 years ago

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|
#covid-relief-fraud#crime#florida
crime2 years ago

Former Florida Lawmaker Pleads Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud Charges

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.

via The Associated Press|
#covid-19-relief-fraud#crime#joseph-harding