Democrat Candidate Charged for Allegedly Faking Racist Attacks
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Breaking news: Fort Bend County candidate charged for allegedly faking racist social media attacks against himself.
The Democratic challenger for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 commissioner, Taral Patel, is facing charges for allegedly creating a fake social media account to post racist comments directed at himself.
The investigation began in October 2023, after Republican incumbent Andy Meyers requested the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office look into the source behind several racist social media posts directed at Patel.
Patel had issued a statement on his social media accounts with a collage of racist posts that he claimed were directed at him. However, Meyers recognized an account that went by the name "Antonio Scalywag" as someone who had attacked him before.
Investigators found that the fake account used a profile photo that belonged to someone else. The DA's office issued a subpoena to Facebook and Google, which allowed them to obtain account data that matched Patel's address, phone number, Texas driver's license number, bank card number, and other personal information.
On Wednesday, the Texas Rangers arrested Patel on a third-degree felony charge for online impersonation and a Class A misdemeanor charge for misrepresentation of identity, which is found under the Texas Election Code.
Patel previously served as chief of staff for Fort Bend County Judge KP George from 2018 to 2021. In a statement to ABC13, George wrote: "As a public official, I address the recent events involving a former employee with a deep sense of concern. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, I emphasize the vital importance of upholding the principles of due process and impartial investigation."
Requests for comment from Patel were not answered. A spokesperson for Meyers' office said they had no comment and deferred any official statement to law enforcement.
Patel's bond was set at $20,000 for the felony and $2,500 for the misdemeanor. He bonded out of the Fort Bend County Jail early Thursday morning. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 22.
This case highlights the importance of upholding the principles of due process and impartial investigation, as well as the need for accountability in our political system. It is essential that we maintain the integrity of our elections and ensure that candidates are held to the highest ethical standards.
As conservatives, we believe in the rule of law and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. This case serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, and that those who violate the trust of the public will be held accountable.
We will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as they become available. In the meantime, we encourage all candidates to conduct themselves with integrity and honesty, and to uphold the values that we hold dear as conservatives.
Sources:
cbsnews.com
rvmnews.com
abc13.com
The Democratic challenger for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 commissioner, Taral Patel, is facing charges for allegedly creating a fake social media account to post racist comments directed at himself.
The investigation began in October 2023, after Republican incumbent Andy Meyers requested the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office look into the source behind several racist social media posts directed at Patel.
Patel had issued a statement on his social media accounts with a collage of racist posts that he claimed were directed at him. However, Meyers recognized an account that went by the name "Antonio Scalywag" as someone who had attacked him before.
Investigators found that the fake account used a profile photo that belonged to someone else. The DA's office issued a subpoena to Facebook and Google, which allowed them to obtain account data that matched Patel's address, phone number, Texas driver's license number, bank card number, and other personal information.
On Wednesday, the Texas Rangers arrested Patel on a third-degree felony charge for online impersonation and a Class A misdemeanor charge for misrepresentation of identity, which is found under the Texas Election Code.
Patel previously served as chief of staff for Fort Bend County Judge KP George from 2018 to 2021. In a statement to ABC13, George wrote: "As a public official, I address the recent events involving a former employee with a deep sense of concern. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, I emphasize the vital importance of upholding the principles of due process and impartial investigation."
Requests for comment from Patel were not answered. A spokesperson for Meyers' office said they had no comment and deferred any official statement to law enforcement.
Patel's bond was set at $20,000 for the felony and $2,500 for the misdemeanor. He bonded out of the Fort Bend County Jail early Thursday morning. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 22.
This case highlights the importance of upholding the principles of due process and impartial investigation, as well as the need for accountability in our political system. It is essential that we maintain the integrity of our elections and ensure that candidates are held to the highest ethical standards.
As conservatives, we believe in the rule of law and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. This case serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, and that those who violate the trust of the public will be held accountable.
We will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as they become available. In the meantime, we encourage all candidates to conduct themselves with integrity and honesty, and to uphold the values that we hold dear as conservatives.
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Sources:
cbsnews.com
rvmnews.com
abc13.com
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