STONECREST, Ga. - Former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary is back behind bars after a DeKalb County grand jury indicted him on multiple felony charges accusing him of lying about his criminal record to run for city council.

Former Stonecrest mayor charged

What they're saying:

District Attorney Sherry Boston announced Thursday that Lary faces charges of false registration, two counts of false swearing, and making false statements in connection with his attempt to qualify for the November ballot.

"If found guilty on these charges, they carry a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and more than $100,000 in fines," Boston said. "I think it’s pretty bold for any elected official that has been convicted recently of a felony that was covered extensively by the media, and it’s no secret to anyon

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