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Democrat consultant Damien Jones was arrested and charged with attempting to coerce a public official and influence the outcome of an election in Texas.
Jones was caught red-handed by officials after he sent threatening text messages to then-state Rep. Gina Calann.
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Jones attempted to convince her not to seek re-election in a legislative race in Harris County, Texas.
Just days before the 2020 filing deadline, Jones sent threatening messages in December 2019.
After a three-day trial, Jones was found guilty and faces up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
A judge sentenced him to one year of probation. He’s also required to complete a class on making “good decisions” and 30 hours of community service.
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Upon receiving the threatening texts from Jones, Calanni reported them to the Texas Department of Public Safety, which investigated the matter in conjunction with the Public Corruption Division of the district attorney’s office.
Harris County DA Kim Ogg lauded the verdict in a statement, saying, “At a time when threats against public servants are at an all-time high, it is critical to hold accountable those who would try to subvert the will of the people by coercing a state representative into dropping out of an election.”
“This goes beyond just expressing your opinion. This was a threat,” Smith said. “This is a prime example of showing that no matter what your profession is, you are going to be held responsible for what you say and do.”
“This was a case of ambition that crossed the line into criminal conduct,” Levine said. “By trying to coerce a politician into resigning, he illegally sought to influence an election.”
