wire fraud

Republican Joseph Harding pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud.

Patrick Parker Walsh was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. He must also pay back the $7.8 million to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Federal authorities say 1,200 companies were scammed by a Florida man who charged them $500 fees to register them with the Federal Emergency Management…