Tuesday, March 21, 2023

'Don't Say Gay' lawmaker pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud

Former Florida State Representative Joseph Harding / Photo by Gage Skidmore

The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” pleaded guilty Tuesday to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud.

Joseph Harding, a 35-year-old Republican, pleaded guilty in Gainesville federal court to wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud, according to court records. He faces up to 35 years in prison at a hearing scheduled for July 25.

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