Federal prosecutors have charged Georgia state Rep. Dexter Sharper with making false statements to collect $13,825 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks the third Georgia lawmaker accused of such actions. Prosecutors allege Sharper claimed he was unemployed while earning money from multiple jobs, including as a state representative and musician. U.S. Attorney Theodore Hertzberg emphasized the breach of trust involved. Sharper declined to comment due to ongoing litigation. This follows similar charges against Democratic Reps. Sharon Henderson and Karen Bennett, who are under investigation for allegedly collecting unemployment benefits illegally.
