An Augusta businessman accused of bilking businesses and individuals out of $1.2 million pleaded not guilty Monday in U.S. District Court. Bennie W. Johnson, vice president of Benchris and Associates, made his first court appearance in connection with his indictment on three counts of money laundering. read more

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