U.S. attorney seeks prison time for former Kansas lawmaker convicted of COVID fraud
The former lawmaker is arguing that he should not have to go to prison, in part because it would increase his risk of contracting COVID-19, filings show.
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The former lawmaker is arguing that he should not have to go to prison, in part because it would increase his risk of contracting COVID-19, filings show.
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