TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Former Jefferson County Human Resources Director Renee Long is now facing multiple felony charges.

Court records show Long is accused of illegally obtaining health insurance benefits for her live-in boyfriend and his two children, which investigators say totaled more than $66,000 over five years.

Court records say those benefits cost the taxpayers of Jefferson County just shy of $15,000.

Long was arrested last week, the Jefferson County Sheriff confirmed, on charges of insurance fraud, grand theft and organized scheme to defraud. Long is now out on bond awaiting trial.

“This is clearly a selective political prosecution,” Long’s attorney, David Collins, said. “Ms. Long and I look forward to our day in court.”

Long resigned back in July as Jefferson County Co

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