Convicted felon, former Ga. pastor used COVID-19 grants to buy Mercedes, prosecutors say

CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. — A former south Georgia pastor who is also a three-time convicted felon, mortician, restauranteur and tax preparer has pleaded ...

September 21, 2022
8:36 PM

CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. — A former south Georgia pastor who is also a three-time convicted felon, mortician, restauranteur and tax preparer has pleaded guilty to lying to get federal COVID-19 small business assistance. Mack Devon Knight, 45, of Stonecrest was sentenced to 29 months in prison with three years of supervised release for two counts of wire fraud, according to federal prosecutors. Knight was also ordered to pay $149,000 in restitution. Court documents show that Knight applied for loans on behalf of several small businesses in Camden County in early 2021.

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