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Ex-Biden appointee Taral Patel was arrested for making fake Facebook profiles to make himself look like a victim of racism.
In September, Patel released a long Facebook post about how he was a victim of racism and attached screenshots to prove it.
One problem: Patel was allegedly the one making all the racist posts about himself.
"As your Democratic candidate for County Commissioner, I am always open to criticism of my policy positions and stances on issues."
"However, when my Republican opponents supporters' decide to hurl rac*st, anti-immigrant, Hinduphobic, or otherwise disgusting insults at my family, faith community, colleagues, and me - that crosses a line."
Patel was running as the Democratic challenger for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 commissioner.
Patel was arrested by Texas Rangers on a third-degree felony charge for online impersonation as well as a Class A misdemeanor charge for misrepresentation of identity.