Published

17 Florida sheriff's deputies accused of stealing about $500,000 in pandemic relief funds

  • At least 44 sheriff's employees, including 17 officers, in Broward County, Florida are expected to face charges for defrauding the federal government pandemic loan program.
  • Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony has assigned detectives to investigate all 5,500 employees, including himself and high-ranking officials, to determine if any fraudulent PPP loans were filed.
  • U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe confirmed that the 17 officers collectively received $500,000 in fraudulent loans.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 70% of the sources are Center
70% Center
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Sources are mostly out of (0)