Ex-Biden Appointee Investigated for Alleged Racial Abuse Hoax and Identity Impersonation

Taral Patel, a Texas Democrat, faces charges of online impersonation and misrepresentation while running for county commissioner.

Taral Patel allegedly created fake social media accounts to send racist messages to himself.
He is accused of impersonating a judge and a realtor in addition to his political rival's supporters.
Patel was arrested in June and charged with online impersonation and identity misrepresentation.
The investigation began after his opponent, Andy Meyers, requested a probe into the alleged harassment.
Despite the charges, Patel remains in the race for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 commissioner.