Damara Holness was infamous for committing wire fraud to obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief loans. And to add insult to the injury, she was also later recognized to be the daughter of a well-known US politician Dale Holness.
Let’s get to know her more over this short Damara Holness Bio.
Meet Damara Holness, Dale Holness Daughter Who Pleaded Guilty To Fraud
The daughter of Dale Holness, Damara was pleaded guilty to “one-count information” charging her with “Lying on a coronavirus relief loan application and fraudulently obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars intended to help small businesses financially survive the Covid-19 pandemic”.
Reportedly, it was June 2021, when she received a $300,000 Covid relief PPP loan for her company Holness Consulting Inc, saying she had 18 employees and spent an average of $120,000 each month on payroll. But in reality, she didn’t have any employees nor any payroll expenses.
Damara’s sentencing was dated to take place on January 20, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She could be facing up to 20 years in prison and also a fine of up to $250,000.
However, her’s attorney Sue-Ann Robinson was trying her best to prove her innocence. She also mentioned that Damara’s father Dale had no involvement in this campaign.
Damara Holness Mother
Damara Holness’s mother and father were separated while she was just a child. As far as she can remember, her mother traveled a lot for her work. So, she was always prompted to stay with her dad. But even when Damara’s mother would come back, she would choose to stay with her (because she loved him more).
Years after remaining a single father, Damara’s dad finally decided to rekindle his romantic life. He then went on to marry Kimberly Williams Holness. The husband-wife often appeared over several campaigns together. But at times, Dale never introduced his wife, even though she would be seated right next to him.
As for Damara’s siblings, she has six. Yes, don’t be surprised, Dale is married twice and has five different baby-mothers. In 2021, two of Damara’s siblings were 16 years old, and the rest were 11, 23, 26, 32 respectively.
Unfortunately, Damara’s brother David has passed away. The family misses him dearly.
Also, Damara’s little brother Dayalan’s mother, Shelly-Ann Ritchie left this world on September 28, 2012, at the age of 37. According to Damara, she made a promise to her to stick by her brother’s side. “That will never change! I am my bother’s keeper,” Damara remarked.
As of 2021, Dayalan lived with their father and stepmom.
Trivia: Damara’s already an aunt, thanks to her siblings.
Damara Holness Age
Damara Holness was born on October 29, 1992. That made her 29 years of age in 2021 when she was pleaded guilty to committing wire fraud.
Corrpesding to her birthday, Damara is of the Scorpio zodiac.
Is Damara Holness On Instagram?
No, as of 2021, Damara had no Instgram presence.
However, find her over Twitter @RiCh_KiDD and Facebook @damara.b.holness.
Does Damara Holness Have A Partner?
Damara Holness didn’t have a romantic partner in 2021.
She was a single mother, trying to pave her future. In the words of her attorney, “My client Damara Holness is a single mom who despite having a high profile parent has had to chart her path personally and professionally.”
Her “little princess” named Amara Julianna celebrates her birthday on October 4.
According to Damara, being a mother was the most fulfilling thing she ever had in her life. “Amara pushes me to continuously change and grow. There is not one moment that I can be upset or sad when I know I have you! Just by looking at you, you always manage to put a smile on my face. I’m so grateful God blessed me with such a happy, sweet, & intelligent daughter,” she wrote.
But her baby-daddy remained anonymous.
Damara Holness Job
Before 2021, Damara Holness owned Holness Consulting Inc, Boss Lady Promotions, and was the president of the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus.
Also, she worked as a real state agent for Elite Realty Partners.
Besides her job, Damara also spent her time involved in politics.
It was 2018 when she first ran for the president of the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus and won. Her campaign labeled her as someone “fighting for Minority Leadership for over 17 years.”
Their motto? “A New Way Forward —Honesty, Integrity, Transparency.”
She assured her voters that she would fight for increased diversified democratic leadership, increased membership involvement and youth engagement, widespread education outreach, and engaged action committees.
Related FAQs
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Where Was Damara Holness Born?
Damara Holness was born in Broward County District 9 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
As of 2021, she still resided in her hometown.
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Where Did Damara Holness Recieve Her Education?
Damara’s education details weren’t shared.
We guess that she probably received her education in her home town Fort Lauderdale, FL.
