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Tommie Steven Robertson Joyner, a 45-year-old from Lexington, has been sentenced for fraudulently claiming nearly $100,000 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Joyner submitted false information regarding his employment and residence in multiple states, leading to significant discrepancies in his applications. While some were denied, others resulted in payments totaling $99,195. This case is part of a larger trend of fraud related to COVID relief efforts, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing misuse of government assistance.
Lexington Man Sentenced for Fraudulently Claiming Nearly $100,000 in Unemployment Benefits
A Lexington man, Tommie Steven Robertson Joyner, has been sentenced for fraudulently claiming nearly $100,000 in unemployment benefits. Joyner, 45, admitted to submitting false information on unemployment applications to receive these benefits enhanced by the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic…