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Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers wins re-election with bipartisan support
Read full article: Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers wins re-election with bipartisan supportLeading in the polls against his Democratic challenger, Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers says he feels comfortable with the lead he has built over his opponent.
Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner talks plans for community as he leads in polls against challenger Taral Patel
Read full article: Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner talks plans for community as he leads in polls against challenger Taral PatelLeading in the polls against his Democratic challenger, Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers says he feels comfortable with the lead he has built over his opponent.
Campaign signs cut down in controversial Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioners race
Read full article: Campaign signs cut down in controversial Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioners raceA number of signs were tied to incumbent county Commissioner Andy Meyers and featured a mugshot of his opponent, Taral Patel, who is currently facing 9 criminal charges for acts prosecutors say were tied to his respective campaign.
Fort Bend County commissioner candidate Taral Patel indicted for 9th time in social media hoax
Read full article: Fort Bend County commissioner candidate Taral Patel indicted for 9th time in social media hoaxTaral Patel, the Democratic nominee for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner, was indicted for the ninth time in a social media hoax.
Can Fort Bend Co. commissioner candidate Taral Patel argue Freedom of Speech in social media hoax?
Read full article: Can Fort Bend Co. commissioner candidate Taral Patel argue Freedom of Speech in social media hoax?Taral Patel, Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Democratic nominee, is embroiled in controversy after being indicted on felony charges.
Taral Patel back in court for mandatory ‘discovery’ hearing over social media hoax charges
Read full article: Taral Patel back in court for mandatory ‘discovery’ hearing over social media hoax chargesTaral Patel, the Democratic nominee for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner, appeared in court Monday morning for a mandatory hearing.
‘How can you trust the guy?’: Demonstrators protest against indicted Fort Bend Co. Judge linked to social media hoax
Read full article: ‘How can you trust the guy?’: Demonstrators protest against indicted Fort Bend Co. Judge linked to social media hoaxThe Fort Bend County Republican Party is expected to gather Tuesday as County Judge KP George's attorneys filed a motion to throw out the indictment against him linked to a social media hoax with his former chief of staff Taral Patel.
Petition filed shows more people may be involved in Fort Bend County social media hoax
Read full article: Petition filed shows more people may be involved in Fort Bend County social media hoaxThe petition claims a high-profile Pakistani American Businessman teamed up with Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate Taral Patel to hatch a smear campaign against another candidate they had "a common enemy" with during the 2023 primaries.
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George may have tried to ‘factory reset’ his phone, new search warrant reveals
Read full article: Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George may have tried to ‘factory reset’ his phone, new search warrant revealsNew search warrants linked to Fort Bend County Judge KP George have been released showing he was in front of Texas Rangers trying to cover his tracks.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George booked into jail after indictment in connection to social media hoax allegations
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP George booked into jail after indictment in connection to social media hoax allegationsOne of Fort Bend County’s top officials has been indicted for charges surrounding an investigation into fake social media accounts that were used to write attacks against himself and others
Fort Bend County Judge KP George accused in fake social profile case to influence election
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP George accused in fake social profile case to influence electionOne of Fort Bend County’s top officials has been ordered to turn over his “cellular communication devices.”
Fort Bend County commissioner candidate Taral Patel indicted of 4 felony counts of online impersonation
Read full article: Fort Bend County commissioner candidate Taral Patel indicted of 4 felony counts of online impersonationTaral Patel, the Democratic nominee for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner, is accused of creating fake social media accounts to post derogatory remarks about his opponent and direct racial attacks at himself, allegedly to gain voter sympathy.
2 elected officials tell KPRC 2 Investigates they no longer support Taral Patel as criminal investigation intensifies
Read full article: 2 elected officials tell KPRC 2 Investigates they no longer support Taral Patel as criminal investigation intensifiesLess than 48 hours after KPRC 2 Investigates reported on 13 new search warrants filed by investigators in the criminal case of Taral Patel over the last month, Investigator Mario Diaz confirmed that some of his key supporters are stepping away from him.
13 search warrants emerge in Fort Bend County commissioner candidate, Taral Patel, fake account case
Read full article: 13 search warrants emerge in Fort Bend County commissioner candidate, Taral Patel, fake account caseFort Bend County Commissioner candidate Taral Patel is under investigation after being arrested for allegedly creating fake social media accounts to attack his opponent and himself. Investigators have issued 13 search warrants and uncovered multiple email accounts linked to these activities. Patel remains in the race, but questions about his tactics and ongoing investigation continue to loom.
Lawsuit filed against Fort Bend County commissioner candidate accused of operating online personas
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against Fort Bend County commissioner candidate accused of operating online personas“If you’ve been affected by the actions of Antonio Scalywag, also known as Taral Vipul Patel, you’re not alone,” a message to victims on the firm’s website reads. “...His actions, such as creating false social media profiles to defraud, intimidate, or threaten others, can cause significant emotional distress, including depression and anxiety.”
Affidavit: Fort Bend County candidate facing criminal charges may have also impersonated a judge on Facebook
Read full article: Affidavit: Fort Bend County candidate facing criminal charges may have also impersonated a judge on FacebookAn up-and-coming political star in Fort Bend County is facing additional allegations of pretending to be someone else on the internet.
How this Texas law was used to charge a Fort Bend Co. Commissioner candidate with faking social media attacks
Read full article: How this Texas law was used to charge a Fort Bend Co. Commissioner candidate with faking social media attacksA law that was passed by the Texas Legislature in 2009 has helped play a roll in the arrest of Democrat Taral Patel, who is accused of portraying himself as someone he is not over the internet.
Investigators: Candidate for Fort Bend Co. Commissioner created online persona, racially attacked opponents and himself
Read full article: Investigators: Candidate for Fort Bend Co. Commissioner created online persona, racially attacked opponents and himselfIn Fort Bend County, investigators say online impersonation in a key political race resulted in handcuffs for a politician who was viewed by many within Democratic circles as a candidate on the rise. Now there are questions of “What’s next?” after Democrat Taral Patel was arrested on Wednesday on third-degree felony charge of online impersonation and a Class-A misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity. The arrest comes weeks after Patel secured the Democratic nomination in the race for County Commissioner of Precinct 3.
Fort Bend County Commissioner candidate Taral Patel releases statement after receiving racist messages on social media
Read full article: Fort Bend County Commissioner candidate Taral Patel releases statement after receiving racist messages on social mediaTaral Patel, who is running for Fort Bend County Commissioner for Precinct 3, released a statement after he said he received racist and xenophobic messages on social media.