Karen Bennett, a Democrat, resigned from the position she has held since 2012, in which she represented portions DeKalb and Gwinnett counties.
The second Georgia state House member accused of fabricating claims to collect federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic has announced her retirement as she faces charges.
Karen Bennett of Stone Mountain – located roughly 20 miles from Atlanta – is facing one count of making false statements to collect $13,940, according to the Associated Press.
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.
Prosecutors allege Bennett, who works as a physical therapist, lied when she claimed that in 2020, she was unable to work for her company, Metro Therapy Providers, due to quarantine restrictions.
However, Bennett allegedly served in an administrative role within the company and worked from a home office, rather than providing therapy to clients, according to prosecutors.
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