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Feds: Georgia Insurance Commissioner used fraud to fund campaign
Republican faces 38 count indictment
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering.
Beck has hired William “Bill” Thomas, a former federal prosecutor, and Douglas Chalmers, who has represented several GOP politicians in ethics cases, to represent him.
"We intend to mount a vigorous defense,” Thomas said Tuesday. “Jim looks forward to continuing his work as Insurance Commissioner protecting Georgia consumers.”
Republican faces 38 count indictment
Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering.
Beck has hired William “Bill” Thomas, a former federal prosecutor, and Douglas Chalmers, who has represented several GOP politicians in ethics cases, to represent him.
"We intend to mount a vigorous defense,” Thomas said Tuesday. “Jim looks forward to continuing his work as Insurance Commissioner protecting Georgia consumers.”