FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – County Judge Daniel Wong, speaking Friday as a candidate for reelection, called on Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner to resign following her federal indictment in a case involving alleged misuse of taxpayer-funded county payroll positions.
Federal authorities announced Thursday that Turner and two other people were indicted in connection with the alleged scheme. Wong said Turner faces charges including conspiracy, theft involving federal program funds and wire fraud. The allegations have not been proven in court, and Turner is presumed innocent unless found guilty.
“The seriousness of these allegations raises substantial concerns about public confidence in her office,” Wong said, while calling for Turner’s immediate resignation. He also urged county employees and residents with credible information about suspected corruption, misuse of public funds or abuse…
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