Indian-American Leader Claimed He Got "Racially" Targeted Online. Turns Out He Staged It
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Taral Patel allegedly spent months impersonating supporters of his incumbent rival, Republican Commissioner Andy Meyers.
A local Texas political candidate has been arrested on charges of sending fake racist messages to himself on social media. According to Fox News, Taral Patel, the Democratic candidate for Fort Bend Precinct 3 Commissioner, was arrested by Texas Rangers and is being charged with Online Impersonation and Misrepresentation of Identity.
Mr Patel, a 30-year-old Indian-American, allegedly spent months impersonating supporters of his incumbent rival, Republican Commissioner Andy Meyers. He sent several racist and derogatory comments to himself, to make himself look like a victim of racism.
In September 2023, Mr Patel made a post on Facebook claiming the remarks were examples of the ''deep and misguided fear'' among the Republican Party. He also attached screenshots of all the racist remarks to prove it.
