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Taral Patel, former Fort Bend Co. Judge staffer, accepts plea deal in social media hoax

Read full article: Taral Patel, former Fort Bend Co. Judge staffer, accepts plea deal in social media hoax

Patel will now serve 24 months of probation, during which he must fulfill conditions such as community service and issuing a public apology.

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ONLY ON 2: Inside look at how Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George was processed in jail after ‘inappropriate treatment’ claims

Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Inside look at how Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George was processed in jail after ‘inappropriate treatment’ claims

KPRC 2 Investigates ended up in the Fort Bend County Jail on Wednesday to get a firsthand look at what happens when someone gets processed. We wanted to get a close up of what a person goes through once they are arrested or turn themselves into law enforcement.

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Another judge steps down in case against Taral Patel, former staffer for Fort Bend County Judge KP George

Read full article: Another judge steps down in case against Taral Patel, former staffer for Fort Bend County Judge KP George

The legal saga continues as another judge steps down from the high-profile case against Taral Patel, a former staffer for Judge KP George and a November 2024 candidate for Fort Bend County commissioner.

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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 support

Leading 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.

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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 Patel

Leading 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.

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Fort Bend candidate faces legal troubles before Nov. 5 Election Day

Read full article: Fort Bend candidate faces legal troubles before Nov. 5 Election Day

As Election Day approaches, all eyes are on the Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 3 race.

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Fort Bend County Commissioner Pct. 3 race results for November 5, 2024

Read full article: Fort Bend County Commissioner Pct. 3 race results for November 5, 2024

Texas voters headed to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

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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 race

A 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.

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Judge declines to dismiss indictment against Fort Bend County Judge KP George

Read full article: Judge declines to dismiss indictment against Fort Bend County Judge KP George

A judge has declined to dismiss an indictment against Fort Bend County Judge KP George on Monday.

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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 hoax

Taral Patel, the Democratic nominee for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner, was indicted for the ninth time in a social media hoax.

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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.

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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 charges

Taral Patel, the Democratic nominee for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner, appeared in court Monday morning for a mandatory hearing.

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Mayor John Whitmire withdraws support for Taral Patel after social media hoax

Read full article: Mayor John Whitmire withdraws support for Taral Patel after social media hoax

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has withdrawn his support for Taral Patel, a candidate for Fort Bend County Pct. 3 commissioner.

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‘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 hoax

The 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.

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Attorney for Fort Bend County Judge KP George files motion to throw out indictment

Read full article: Attorney for Fort Bend County Judge KP George files motion to throw out indictment

George was indicted by a grand jury on a Class A misdemeanor charge of misrepresenting the identity of a candidate.

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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 hoax

The 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.

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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 reveals

New 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.

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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 allegations

One 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

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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 election

One of Fort Bend County’s top officials has been ordered to turn over his “cellular communication devices.”

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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 impersonation

Taral 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.

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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 intensifies

Less 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.

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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 case

Fort 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.

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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.”

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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 Facebook

An up-and-coming political star in Fort Bend County is facing additional allegations of pretending to be someone else on the internet.

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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 attacks

A 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.

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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 himself

In 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.

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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 media

Taral 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.

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