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5 things to know: Former state representative has to pay $250K in fraud case

AJC
By Staff reports
Feb 5, 2016

Five things to know Friday, Feb. 5:

1. Former state Rep. Tyrone Brooks has to pay $250,000 in restitution for diverting charitable donations to his personal use. [Richard Halicks has more on civil rights leader's sentence]

2. Six arrests, including the a hospital CEO, were made when federal agents raided a north Georgia hospital in a prescription drug bust. [Kimberly James tells you more about what happened]

3. We've lost another great performer. Maurice White, the co-founder of the Earth, Wind & Fire, died Wednesday at age 74. [Our music blogger, Melissa Ruggieri brings you the story]

4. If you haven't already made weekend plans, we have some ideas for you. [Check out our recommendations here]