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Facing federal charges, North Carolina state representative resigns

By Haley Victory Smith
Published August 20, 2020 10:13pm ET
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Facing federal charges, North Carolina state representative resigns
A North Carolina lawmaker who is facing federal charges has resigned. State Rep. David Lewis, 49, was charged Thursday with making false statements to a bank and failing to file a tax return. The Republican said in a statement that he plans to enter a plea agreement with prosecutors. A plea hearing is scheduled for […]

A North Carolina lawmaker who is facing federal charges has resigned.

State Rep. David Lewis, 49, was charged Thursday with making false statements to a bank and failing to file a tax return.

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