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School Board Trustee, City Commissioner Indicted For Bribery After Lengthy Investigation In Fort Bend County

Posted on March 7, 2016 · It started with a vote on a contract to do work for the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.

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Posted on December 16, 2021 · The 26-count indictment accuses former COO Brian Busby of awarding HISD contracts to HISD contract vendor Anthony Hutchison in return for cash bribes and home remodeling.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Cleared By His Own Office Of Wrongdoing In Bribery Allegations

JAMES BARRAGÁN, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 24, 2021 · Attorneys for former employees who were fired after accusing Paxton of abuse of office say report is "full of half-truths, outright lies, and glaring omissions." Meanwhile, the FBI is also reportedly investigating.

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Civil Rights Groups Accuse Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Of Racial Profiling

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Posted on October 19, 2020 · Sheriff Troy Nehls is locked in a close congressional race against former diplomat Sri Preston Kulkarni.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Says He Won’t Resign After Accusations Of Criminal Activity By Top Aides

Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune / Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune

Posted on October 5, 2020 · Paxton issued a statement refusing to step down after U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, a former top aide, publicly called for his resignation.

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