Georgia lawmaker (D) charged with unemployment fraud

[RandySF]

A Georgia state representative is accused of fraudulently collecting $17,811 in unemployment benefits after allegedly applying for a federal program meant to support people who had lost their jobs due to the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.

Rep. Sharon Henderson, a Covington Democrat whose district spans a western portion of Newton County, was charged with two counts of theft of government funds and 10 counts of making false statements.

Henderson was scheduled to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Justin Anand on Monday afternoon. She did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

The program, which was established by Congress in 2020, provided cash assistance to those experiencing unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants were required to submit weekly certifications providing the reason they were unemployed and stating that they were actively looking for work.



https://georgiarecorder.com/briefs/georgia-lawmaker-charged-with-unemployment-fraud/

[rampartd]

1. sound like a legit crime

if she did it, must pay the price like everybody else.

[marble falls]

2. Bring all accused criminals to justice, let the chips fall where they may.