Georgia State Rep. Karen Bennett Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges

Federal prosecutors have indicted Karen Bennett, a Democratic lawmaker in Georgia, on fraud charges, according to court filings. Bennett, who has been publicly associated with Black Lives Matter activism and calls to defund the police, is the second Georgia legislator to face federal fraud charges in the past month. Authorities have not detailed all allegations publicly, but the case adds to growing scrutiny of ethics and accountability among elected officials as the investigation moves forward through the courts.