Coverage dated December 7, 2022 to December 8, 2022

"Don't Say Gay" lawmaker resigns day after COVID relief fraud charges

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Joe Harding, a Republican Florida state representative, was indicted on federal wire fraud charges Wednesday.

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Insider
The sponsor of Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill was indicted on federal charges of money laundering and wire fraud related to COVID relief loans (opens Insider)
Published Dec 7, 2022
Insider's feed description
Joe Harding "fraudulently obtained and attempted to obtain more than $150,000 in funds from the SBA," prosecutors alleged.
NBC News
Legislator behind Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law is accused of Covid-relief fraud (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 7, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Rep. Joseph Harding was indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering and other crimes, authorities said.
Advocate
Lawmaker Behind Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Indicted by Feds (opens Advocate)
Published Dec 7, 2022
Advocate's feed description
Joe Harding is in a lot of trouble.
CBS News
Florida "Don't say gay" law sponsor indicted on fraud charges (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 7, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Rep. Joe Harding says he "fully repaid the loan and cooperated with investigators as requested." A trial is set for Jan. 11.
Newsweek
"Don't Say Gay" lawmaker resigns day after COVID relief fraud charges (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 8, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Joe Harding, a Republican Florida state representative, was indicted on federal wire fraud charges Wednesday.
NBC News
Florida legislator who sponsored ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law resigns amid Covid-relief fraud charges (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 8, 2022
NBC News's feed description
State Rep. Joseph Harding announced his resignation a day after authorities said he was indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering and other crimes.
CBS News
'Don't Say Gay' Florida lawmaker resigns amid fraud charges (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 8, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Rep. Joe Harding is accused of illegally obtaining or trying to obtain more than $150,000 in pandemic aid loans.
Advocate
‘Don’t Say Gay’ Author Resigns From Florida House After Indictment (opens Advocate)
Published Dec 8, 2022
Advocate's feed description
Rep. Joe Harding has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.