COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A former Cobb County Sheriff’s Deputy has been indicted on multiple charges after allegedly defrauding individuals and organizations by falsely claiming he had multiple sclerosis and soliciting money through fundraising and gifts.
A Cobb County grand jury indicted Mark Ryan Hampton, 38, Thursday on charges of violation of oath by public officer and violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, according to District Attorney Sonya F. Allen.
The indictment follows a nearly two-year investigation that began in November 2021 after the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office received multiple complaints regarding a social media account associated with Hampton…