Second Georgia lawmaker accused of ripping off taxpayers with pandemic unemployment fraud announces retirement
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Federal prosecutors charged Georgia Representative Karen Bennett with unemployment fraud, making her the second Democratic House member accused of illegally collecting benefits.
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In an initial court appearance, Bennett opted to waive indictment and was released on $10,000 bail after pleading not guilty to the charge. In federal court, the decision to waive indictment often precedes a guilty plea.
On Thursday, Bennett, a Democrat, resigned from the position she has held since 2012, in which she represented portions DeKalb and Gwinnett counties.
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