Overview
- Bennett appeared in federal court Monday, waived indictment, pleaded not guilty, and was released on a $10,000 bond.
- Prosecutors say her Metro Therapy duties were administrative from a home office, contradicting her claim that quarantine prevented her from working.
- Charging documents allege she failed to disclose other income during the benefit period, including $905 per week from a church and a $300 weekly legislative stipend.
- Filings cite weekly certifications in 2020, including an Aug. 13 claim that she earned only $300 despite at least $1,205 in pay that week.
- The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia is pursuing the case and may seek a money judgment equal to the benefits as related probes that charged Rep. Sharon Henderson continue.