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flag Georgia Democrat Rep. Dexter Sharper charged with fraud for falsely claiming pandemic unemployment while earning income.

flag Georgia state Rep. Dexter Sharper, a Democrat from Valdosta, has been charged with fraud for allegedly collecting $13,825 in pandemic unemployment benefits by falsely claiming to be unemployed while earning income from his legislative role, a party rental business, and freelance music work. flag Prosecutors say he submitted 38 false weekly certifications. flag This case is part of a broader federal crackdown on Georgia lawmakers, following similar charges against Reps Sharon Henderson and Karen Bennett. flag U.S. Attorney Theodore Hertzberg said the actions undermined public trust. flag Sharper has not commented, citing ongoing legal proceedings, and has not indicated whether he will resign.

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