Texas City Council Candidate Arrested for Child Pornography Charges a Day Prior to Election
Brad Benson, who is also a member of the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department and a businessman, was apprehended following a search warrant executed at his residence revealing child pornography material; the Republican Party of Hood County has withdrawn its support following confirmation from law enforcement about the severity of the charges.
- Brad Benson, a city council candidate from Granbury, Texas, was arrested a day before Election Day for possession of child pornography.
- The Republican Party of Hood County withdrew its support for Benson following confirmation of the charges from law enforcement.
- The arrest followed the execution of a search warrant at Benson's residence by the District Attorney’s Child Exploitation Unit, revealing child pornography.
- Benson is also a member of the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department and a businessman. His bond was set at a total of $200,000.
- Other candidates expressed their shock and concern over the allegations against Benson, particularly voicing concern for any children potentially harmed.
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