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Nye County GOP Chair, Former Commissioner Pleads Not Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud

Leo Blundo is charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly obtaining over $500,000 in COVID-19 relief by inflating business data, according to federal prosecutors.

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Nye County GOP chairman and former commissioner Leo Blundo pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from allegations he improperly used COVID relief money.

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‘This is a political persecution’: Blundo pleads not guilty in Las Vegas courtroom

Ex-Nye County commissioner Leo Blundo faces counts of wire fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors said he received over $500,000 through federal COVID relief programs.

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‘This is a political persecution’: Ex-Nye County commissioner makes not guilty plea

Leo Blundo faces counts of wire fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors said he received over $500,000 through federal COVID relief programs.

·Las Vegas, United States
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Nye County GOP chair, former commissioner pleads not guilty to COVID relief fraud

Nye County GOP chairman and former commissioner Leo Blundo pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from allegations he improperly used COVID relief money.

·Las Vegas, United States
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