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Taral Patel, Fort Bend Commissioner Candidate, Arrested for Faking Racist Attacks

Jun 16, 2024, 07:24 PM

Taral Patel, a 30-year-old Democratic candidate for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner in Texas and former Biden White House appointee, has been arrested and charged with felony online impersonation and misrepresentation of identity. Patel allegedly created fake Facebook profiles to post racist comments about himself, attempting to frame his Republican opponents and their supporters. In September, Patel released a long Facebook post about how he was a victim of racism and attached screenshots to prove it. The incident has sparked significant controversy, highlighting issues of integrity and ethics in political campaigns.