Former state Rep. Carolina Amesty charged with COVID-19 relief fraud

[Zorro]

Former state Rep. Carolina Amesty is accused of stealing from the federal government’s COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts, U.S. Department of Justice officials said Friday.

The 30-year-old Windermere Republican is accused of stealing $122,000 by fraudulently applying for pandemic relief funds in the name of two businesses, according to a criminal complaint.

She faces two counts of theft of government property, each of which carries a maximum of 10 years in federal prison, officials said.

Last month, outgoing Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain dropped four forgery-related state charges filed against Amesty upon her completion of community service and a financial crimes course.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/01/17/former-state-rep-carolina-amesty-charged-with-covid-19-relief-fraud/

[Lovie777]

1. She would be a prime cabinet candidate...............

for shithole musk.

[Michiblue]

2. It's about time!

She previously skated away with a slap on the wrist for other fraud charges when the local state’s attorney intervened on her behalf.