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Cori Bush's Husband Charged with Fraud over Pandemic Loans

Cortney Merritts, husband of ex-Rep. Cori Bush, faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding over $20,000 from COVID relief programs.

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  2. Cori Bush’s Husband Charged In Alleged COVID Fraud Scheme

    Bush’s tenure was plagued by fabrications, accusations of misconduct, and bizarre incidents that also likely played a role in her political decline.

    Cori Bush’s Husband Charged In Alleged COVID Fraud Scheme

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  3. BREAKING: Former Rep Cori Bush’s husband indicted for pandemic loan fraud

    Merritts fraudulently obtained over $20,000 in forgiven loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs in 2020 and 2021.

    BREAKING: Former Rep Cori Bush’s husband indicted for pandemic loan fraud

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Updated: Mar 21st, 2025, 12:27 AM ET

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Cortney Merritts, the spouse of former Rep. Cori Bush, has been indicted on two counts of wire fraud for allegedly fraudulently securing over $20,000 through the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Merritts allegedly submitted false claims about his businesses to qualify for the funds in 2020 and 2021. His applications misrepresented revenue and employment figures, leading to the approval of loans he later misused. He intends to plead not guilty, as the case becomes a focal point amid scrutiny over Bush's campaign financing and her controversial political tenure.

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