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โHighest crime you can commitโ: Incumbent into runoff because of โghost candidateโ reacts to charges in case
Read full article: โHighest crime you can commitโ: Incumbent into runoff because of โghost candidateโ reacts to charges in caseDutton got the highest number of votes during the Democratic primary in March, but not enough to avoid a runoff with the second- and third-place finishers. Prosecutors said Friday that an investigation revealed that the third-place candidate, Natasha Ruiz, was actually Natasha Demming, who filed under a false name. Prosecutors accused Demming of conspiring with Richard Bonton, who was another candidate in the District 142 race, to manipulate the vote. RELATED: 8 months after โghost candidateโ review launched, State Rep. Harold Dutton hoping for justiceBoth Demming and Bonton have been charged with felonies related to tampering with a governmental record. โWhen somebody steals votes from people, that is about the highest crime you can commit, as far as Iโm concerned,โ Dutton said.
Former candidate charged with election fraud in case of โghost candidateโ on primary ballot
Read full article: Former candidate charged with election fraud in case of โghost candidateโ on primary ballotFormer candidate Richard BontonKPRC 2 Investigates has learned that former candidate for state representative, Richard Bonton, has been indicted by a Harris County Grand Jury on multiple charges including election fraud. According to the indictment obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates, Bonton is charged with conspiracy to commit tampering with a government record, tampering with a governmental record and election fraud. While the murder rate in Harris County skyrockets, Kim Ogg chose to use taxpayer funds to pursue a personal attack. What Kim Ogg did today is public corruption at its finest and we will work withFederal authorities to bring justice. Harris County deserves a top cop who is focused on justice, not political favors.