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Ex-Ga. worker charged for lying on job application

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ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia Attorney General's office says a former state department of public health employee is being indicted for lying on her job application.

 

      Attorney general spokeswoman Lauren Kane says Donna Alexander, a former state human resources director, claimed she earned three degrees from Florida International University, held three prior positions as a human resources director and was a certified human resources senior professional.

 

      Kane says an internal investigation revealed all the claims were lies, and Alexander was fired in December 2012.

 

      A seven-count indictment charges Alexander with making false statements. Each count carries a maximum five-year prison sentence and a fine of $1,000.

 

      It is unclear if Alexander has an attorney.