Criminal charges announced against former Harris County Public Health director

[@tallgirlhappyme]

*$10,000 fine?! How about returning the $30 million!* 💵 🤢

[@carefulconsumer8682]

How about 20 years in prison! Send a message to the crooks.

[@davinxi5926]

The law only allows maximum of 10,000 max to be recovered . I know . Blame your legislators

[@loredrain3789]

Right? Unbelievable

[@Xidification]

She turned a profit.🤷 Can I have her job next? I promise not to do what she did. Now just out of curiosity, could you write down the exact steps, she took, to do what she did? K Thanks.

[@OkikaHawaii]

They have to prove there was a crime committed through prosecution of the former health director. Then they can drag IBM to court and claw back the money and additional fines and fees to cover the plaintiffs court costs. Get a brain 🧠 and use it.

[@redhead8777]

Minus $30M - that's what citizens got. AUDIT IBM.

[@lidiawojtowycz4257]

Charge IBM with price hacking

[@Yah1stp2nd36]

We are a Republic!

[@ProJoe-xb5ie]

Not a democracy I don't understand why Kamala Harris kept saying that word democracy now we're a republic b****

[@fredricksmith-something.2125]

A constitutional REPUBLIC.

[@zirdo4390]

Well these people are marxist and have probably have never even read the pledge of allegiance.

[@edmoore3910]

Not anymore. This is the issue.

[@Yah1stp2nd36]

@edmoore3910 yes. Trump in first term abolished the US Corporation. This term is putting everything back lawfully under the CONSTITUTION as it should be. By the people for the people. Returning to the Republic..... agree with you.

[@KarenUntz]

Constitutional Republic

[@HisMajesty-gq4gw]

Amen

[@salty-tomato]

Saved me from having to say it👍

[@chubbyboo2218]

sad they dont teach that in school anymore ... Abolish the department of education is a must

[@markgreiser464]

@@chubbyboo2218 there is a reason they are dumbing down the Children.

[@mikeogden5256]

Amen 🙏

[@cashgamehouston]

If a company bid 2.2 million and she gave it to a company that bid 30 million.She definitely getting something up out of it

[@mikemelton-k6g]

If that happened then she will get something out of it. She will get PRISON out of it and be married to the one who has the most cigarettes .😂😂

[@shawnshort5218]

Stop taxpayers abuse

[@Dakatari]

It's nice to see Mrs Og finally do her job and get tough on criminals. If she had done so prior, she probably wouldn't have lost the election

[@carefulconsumer8682]

Finally! Now go after the corrupt judges!

[@cmb3915]

She’s been a law and order public servant.. Her term ends december 31.

[@HiredGunGames]

We are sick of this government putting our lives at risk…

[@watching-and-judging-you]

Now do the director of the Houston Housing Authority.

[@cdaway2024]

EXACTLY. FINANCIALLY AUDIT EVERY STATE EMPLOYEE IN TEXAS. THEN GO TO EVERY STATE & REPEAT THE SAME PROCESS UNTIL THE TAXPAYERS GET THEIR MONEY BACK.😏

[@dlbracer56]

DAMNIT, NOT A DEMCRACY! Our public officials CAN'T even get that right!.

[@sixpackbinkyjoe7759]

They're talking like socialist saying democracy they need to study the constitution

[@crazydave1145]

​@@sixpackbinkyjoe7759purposly since Lincoln

[@zirdo4390]

That's called marxism,,, they normalize the use of a false idea or language, usually wrapped in false virtue label. POC is an example of normalizing what use to be a slur into a false virtue and weaponizing it. You'll hear many politicians doing it all the time because they are indoctrinated. Once you grasp the use of their false language, you'll spot it every time and should aggressively shut it down. They hate that, especially in public.

[@donnakreye8339]

Oh TRUST ME that was purposeful. She’s pretty smug herself about “OUTING SOMETHING” As a Republic, doing your job is your reward, not giving all these officials EXTRA CREDIT for doing their DAMN JOB. I’m fine with recognition and people of the community being grateful. But TOOTING YOUR OWN HORN, requires SMUGNESS, EGO, Narcism.

[@lonniebeal6032]

@@sixpackbinkyjoe7759 Democraps don't follow the constitution. They use it as TP.

[@mmelodym826]

Steals $30 million dollars to IBM but gets 2-10 yrs in jail and up to $10,000 fine??? Is this some kind of a joke? This is a slap on the hand for that person.

[@tallgirlhappyme]

It's the equivalent of getting paid $300 THOUSAND per year to go to jail for 10 years!

[@painmt651]

They say if you’re going to steal, steel, millions, because if he still a few hundred you’re going to do hard time, but if you still millions, you might get off with probation, if you give it back or most of it

[@SC-fj2zp]

Can you set me up with the same deal? 🖐️ Right here I will take my chances on the 2-10 plus $10,000 for 30 million 😂

[@jrg4313]

Last week I read a news story of a United States Postal Service Postmaster stealing over one million dollars from the public. He took packages and envelopes looking for cash and gift cards. He got a slap on the wrist.

[@valeriesmith3388]

The choices we make in our lives involve karma. She was not doing her job nor in any way the correct person for the job. Who hired her? There is a bigger story here. I would hope she has a record now and will not be able to be trusted to work in public affairs. We need to make sure of this.

[@cindyleewood1]

IBM is just as culpable in this and should be prosecuted and forced to return the money.

[@968porsche9]

Now investigate the nasty little judge.

[@Tomes23]

💯

[@jndking9419]

When voting, look up sample ballot to find judges being voted on. Do a little research and find out what they stand for so we can root these nasty little judges out!!

[@itsablessingbeinganamerica1401]

All the corrupt judges in California too

[@christianpervert525]

Dora (dacommie) the Explora

[@Wade-1]

All the judges that let violent criminals out for free on PR bonds to destroy Houston

[@shereerockdaschel9301]

We don’t have a democracy we have a constitutional republic.

[@laurenglass4514]

i want my money back how do we do that ? how does restitution for tax payers work? we are funding many things that do not benefit the tax payers.

[@malyndaann8633]

Yes💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@msj793]

Thank you

[@Brian1961-ep4bq]

Yeah that idiot New York that they call a mayor spent $80,000 of taxpayers money to redecorate his wife's office! This is how it works

[@crazydave1145]

🎯

[@penname40]

Like Ukraine ?

[@mtc-j9i]

Seems like IBM needs to get punished too….

[@crazydave1145]

😂😂😂 yeah sure, just don't hold your breath waiting on the just us system.

[@ThirdCoastGems]

They will be, this is about a certain public servant who receives different charges because of their position. Duh!

[@srice11100]

​@@ThirdCoastGems we hope the IBM company will be punished accordingly for their crimes, but we won't hold our breaths!! DIDN'T IBM GIVE OUT ALL THE JEWISH PEOPLES INFO IN GERMANY, SO THEY COULD BE ROUNDED UP???

[@chamekawilliams5]

It’s about time someone looked into these people that’s doing wrong if not looking out for us, but looking out for themselves and their friends benefiting them not benefiting the people it’s about time. Where are you been all these years👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@rickfroehlich2205]

Gavin Newsom of California needs to be investigated.

[@robertcaldwell7571]

We all wish and dream of the day

[@itsablessingbeinganamerica1401]

And Pelosi too.

[@rickfroehlich2205]

I guess we might as well throw Adam Schift into that same cell.

[@Alex.8081]

Good Luck with that! It is so obvious that CA is corrupt that it does not take a genius to know! That's how bad CA is! You would think someone would investigate Gavin Newsom long ago but everyone pretends and looks the other way because many officials have benefited from the corruption! CA is a lost cause.

[@mufasta8322]

​@@rickfroehlich2205**Adam Schiff for brains*

[@ML77619]

These wonderful DEI hires

[@TheLaughingMustache-oh5ff]

How was this employee allowed to finalize a 30 million deal with IBM without MULTIPLE layers of checks?

[@Yah1stp2nd36]

The hammer-slammer is coming for many......

[@jackiecp1021]

When will Lina Santos be charged with corruption? She's been investigated for the longest time. Can't wait to see Dora in prison.

[@univisiontech1]

Depends if they found anything actionable

[@johnknoerzer2346]

You mean Hidalgo?

[@InvictumLupus]

Lina HIDALGO?

[@univisiontech1]

@InvictumLupus relax

[@happygardener28]

*I love her response "We are not in high school."* Facts not opinions. AMEN

[@scottbrooks5662]

Sounds like Harris County doesn’t have enough check and balances.

[@cesarp577]

30 millions divided by at most 10 years. 3 millions a year. Even though, it is 2 to 10 years. Let's say it only gets 2 years. 15 millions a year. 😂. I want to work for the government too.

[@brendaryan6157]

Hats off to the Texas Rangers

[@BettyR-qd2zr]

Greatest law enforcement agency around.

[@Caroline-55-e5x]

GO TEXAS ❤NEXT CALIFORNIA ❤

[@mariohenriquez8599]

❤❤❤ exactly I agree with you. As an U.S. CITIZENS. I FEEL DISAPPOINTED WITH CALIFORNIA "SYSTEM"

[@Riffs24]

The maximum sentencing is joke.

[@timoanez4668]

So when is Dora going to be charged for her involvement with the 11 Million Dollar contract.

[@ciscosservices8167]

So am I getting some of my tax dollars back maybe all of it 🤔 this is not acceptable we can't pay for food or rent yet Houston can't manage money 🤔 Everyone needs to be investigated.

[@RatTerminator]

U need stiffer sentences!!

[@jerryhardesty9993]

i would be willing to go to prison for two years! for that kind of money. and that's the problem with the law!

[@brendaryan6157]

Actually, you're right.

[@mizzLopez]

This is a good point. I wonder how much Barbie Robinson actually got out of it.

[@mariohenriquez8599]

The punishment is so wishy-washy. Hello!

[@zirdo4390]

Exactly!, It should've been maximum wealth extraction for the rest of her life or until tax payers have gotten proper recompense plus time in prison.

[@mariohenriquez8599]

Investigate CALIFORNIA TOO. THE STATE OF LAWLESSNESS.

[@Runehorn]

so how much is she paying back of the stolen money?

[@lindajohnson.]

The $$$ are probably gone. Is there not anyone that is honest anymore? 😮😮😮😮Guess not!

[@kristajordan8879]

It’s a REPUBLIC. Not a Democracy

[@MarriaCortez-c3w]

She said it right the first time her corruption team

[@crazydave1145]

What restitution will the tax payers receive & when?

[@chalmerbasham695]

You get to pay for her trial and incarceration. How’s that for justice?🤮

[@kimberlyvalpey7158]

In other words... She got bagged and others will go down with her of involved.

[@s.mas.w]

Houston used to be such a nice place 😞

[@obelus5985]

Democrats ruined it like they do every city.

[@David53D]

Yes, returning to a law and order administration after the election.

[@yvetteverwey2283]

Seem like the start of running for election.Since the US election and the way the Dems have been obstructing the process, I find myself looking to see which party belongs to when there is seemingly action against corruption. If this has been going on for so long, why is there suddenly a spotlight on crime? It smells of an ulterior motive. I do hope the is a good outcome and some restitution for the people in the county. You should get rid of so called public servants who only want to advance their careers at the cost of those who in fact pay their salaries.

[@SR71GIRL]

Amazing, isn't it! Probably never been caught if KH was able to steal the election.

[@HoneyBSweet1962]

Are you flipping kidding?

[@augustpollok4935]

Once again takes government years to catch the wrong doing how come it took years to see the problem what were they doing should they be fired for not catching this sooner

[@janethendricks9125]

I've watched hours of You Tube videos following Helene and FEMA has absolutely failed. RIP FEMA

[@Bridgeoverthevalley]

That was your first mistake was hiring anybody fleeing California. That’s the last thing Texas needs is installing a Califor-maniacal suitor in your local government.

[@annachetnik1889]

District Attorney’s Office should have not allowed this spending. They all are in fault County Comptroller included.

[@BIGGTEE713]

They need to charge ex head of HHA now , head of housing authority

[@Jkstolz]

We are a CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC, NOT A DEMOCRACY 😮

[@yota4004]

this is disgusting. not just that the former health director cheated and possibly profited from this, but that Harris County officials approved this boondoggle, and paid for it. sounds like the county needs a D.O.G.E. of its own to cut the fat.

[@patbresler7946]

I see a pattern of funds being misappropriated to entities through no bid or heads-up information to cheat. Thank you, Texas Rangers for the diligent investigation.

[@ConnieLopez-kg4ec]

Investigate APS they also are involved with the Harris county Health department.

[@timadams7274]

Someone, someday, is gonna spill the beans on Sylvester’s involvement in some of these schemes.

[@SR71GIRL]

I AM HERE FOR THAT!!!!

[@anacurry594]

Lena Hidalgo needs to be investigated

[@drattler1946]

Public Trust in Government? Is that some kind of joke Really It Is

[@Mimi-w5f5u]

Crook! Throw her in prison! So happy these criminals are being exposed!

[@celticone4677]

When money is stolen from taxpayers, there should be a mandatory 10 years in jail, and the money returned. Where did the money go to? Is she still in possession of those millions? Why such a small fine? Two years in jail is all she will do. Or will it just be a few months because of good behaviour? The ordinary hard working human being gets the book thrown at them by the courts, but anyone who is supposed to be working for the ordinary working man, gets their knuckles rapped. This world of today gets more disgusting by the minute.

[@charlottecannon314]

HARSHER PUNISHMENT - MORE PRISON TIME! 30 MILLION DOLLARS ANDBONLY UP TO 10 YEARS AND A 10K FINE IS FRIGGEN REDICULOUS.

[@michellestewart4662]

Way to goooo!!! Texas!!! I moed here 20 years ago the best motal / principles here in Texas. I found the Lird ere. Thank you Tx for keeping things honest!! I love you

[@laurenglass4514]

this director came from Calfornia?

[@mariohenriquez8599]

😂😂😂😂😂 nothing good come from MEXIFORNIA. I BET YOU THAT THAT GUY IS A DACA MORON.

[@SusanHenry-kx2cm]

💩💩💩💩💩 Hitting the fan 😅😅😅😅

[@CrawfishCuban]

Democrats spend public funds on cronies for the kickbacks...how many of them run "charities"

[@johnnyseemore456]

Roberson Dei

[@fridayrestday]

$30 million and 10 years in prison with a $10,000 fine, but you get to keep the money? I'm not seeing a downside here.

[@marco3dartist]

Gotcha bish!

[@stillkickin9957]

No seize assets

[@veronicabell6652]

I like Kim Ogg. Get em!!😊

[@obelus5985]

She's surprising me. She took Soros money. But maybe after she took it she told him to take a hike. That would be fun.

[@dreamweaver1603]

@@obelus5985she seems to be getting back her inner Johnny Holmes training. Or at least I think she came into the district attorneys office when he was there.

[@Roger21989]

The amount of corruption in the Houston area is ridiculous! Where is the government oversight? 2-10 years is way too short!

[@kathyabernathy467]

Our sentencing laws need to change, period! 0 to a million dollars serve 10 years mandatory that would stop a lot of theft

[@TheTwil1]

This is JUST. I love Texas. I love Republicans

[@D.Brasco-12322]

What is up with all these Corrupt black officials 🤦🏼‍♂️🕵️‍♂️

[@DonnaNorton-w2y]

They believe they are above the law😊 and no one can touch them,and if they do then they will be marked a racist. They always cry discrimination

[@dreamweaver1603]

I'm thinking it's just democrats, race doesn't matter.

[@thatlittlevoice6354]

It's almost as if black women shouldn't be in charge.

[@DonnaNorton-w2y]

They should not hold any government job

[@joeyinwi1514]

It's totally like that

[@michellestewart4662]

Oh my God wow!!!!

[@AnthonyHayes-f8r]

The son of the sheriff department

[@christianpervert525]

NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW!

[@joeyinwi1514]

Pilosi seems to be

[@JosephDukate-v3o]

GIVE HER THE MAXIMUM PENALTY , 10 YEARS IN PRISON AND THE $10.000 DOLLAR FINE , WE THE PEOPLE DEMAND THE FULL PENALTY !

[@obelus5985]

Maybe if these people faced stiffer sentences others wouldn't steal from the taxpayers.

[@angelaconner3131]

Damn she looks happy. She is in her element. Yall got a new mayor and all hell in breaking out!!! Im loving it. She should be in the Trump administration!!!

[@bowserhoudini5588]

U think trump would funnel money into ibm lmfao

[@Calinotch06]

I wish I could hear the questions.

[@julialee9132]

30 whatttt? Millions? My jaw dropped like hot potato! How is it no one noticed? Holly molly. Hope she can return ALL the money. Geez!!

[@obelus5985]

Every Democrat city. Spend, spend, spend. They were probably throwing so much of your money away they couldn't keep up with where it went.

[@salty_spotted_dog]

10k fine for a 10 million $ misuse

[@LindaLight-es4qr]

Democracy ?? ..

[@Jkstolz]

Stupid democrats don't know sh** about f*** !!! They're just PROPAGANDA PUSHERS

[@rollyherrera623]

Jesus! Say something Lady!!!!

[@ritagamez3732]

When this criminal is released, business as usual can resume.

[@ritabeckman5128]

Let's say this out loud for all the people in the back. We are a constitutional republic.

[@mikeogden5256]

Texas Rangers are BOSS 🇺🇸🫡

[@trish2872]

Why do politicians and the rich get off so easy??? 2 years? $10,000 dollars is a slap on the wrist! Restitution to the People of 30 million dollars rests solely in Barbie's lap! IBM should also go down for federal crimes!

[@michellestewart4662]

Im so sick and tired of thiefs big time ! At home and broad ! Im a widow and i cant get a brake

[@lindajohnson.]

Where did all the $$$$ go?😮

[@srice11100]

I like Kim Ogg she's old school Democrat, and I'm a Moderate Conservative!!! It is too bad Houston residents (not real Native Houstonians) voted in a Soros DA!

[@666THEMARK666]

IBM?... is this a different IBM?

[@kennethcheesbrough6855]

What service?

[@bobbin9558]

I would also add the necessity of the service

[@bacoda58]

Ogg has turned out to be a pretty good DA....

[@obelus5985]

I hope so. Let's see how fairly she applies the law. It does appear she's doing good things.

[@michellestewart4662]

Love you Texas !!

[@Daniel-nr2uf]

A Republic,not a Democracy by Dan Smoot 1966.

[@tonics7121]

This is pure BS. Should have been fixed 10 yrs and pay the money back.

[@Rightjustic]

Corrupt person must be imprison

[@lucylulu1544]

The money is already spent. End of story.

[@michellestewart4662]

It was stolen im sure

[@michellepollard3591]

"Constitutional Republic"!!

[@TheRawdawg]

Opulence. These people are the problem too.

[@robertrettig7110]

Tough Texas Lady!!

[@Xidification]

Oh look, even after being caught and fined, she still turned a profit. That should dissuade anyone else from ever doing that again 🤦