Summary
Georgia State Representative Sharon Henderson has been arrested and charged with fraud related to pandemic unemployment benefits. She allegedly obtained $17,811 in COVID-19 assistance fraudulently. Henderson is expected to plead not guilty in federal court.
Key Facts
- Sharon Henderson is a State Representative from Georgia's District 113.
- She is charged with theft of government funds and making false statements about unemployment benefits.
- The alleged fraud amount is $17,811, received between 2020 and 2021.
- Henderson reportedly claimed to work for Henry County Schools, which she hadn't since 2018.
- She was accused of submitting false unemployment certifications even after becoming a state representative.
- The investigation involves several agencies, including the FBI and the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Henderson is expected to appear in federal court and plans to plead not guilty.
- The COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force handles cases like this.
