Elected Official Misconduct
Summary
A Fort Worth City Council member is facing a DWI charge. This incident raises questions about accountability and could impact public trust in local government.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city would pay $11.25 million to settle the lawsuit.
The estate of Atatiana Jefferson will receive the settlement funds.
The community's trust in its leaders and the city's reputation take a hit.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Students targeted by Bo French condemn posts as ‘blatant racism’ and ‘hurtful’
UT students called Bo French’s post targeting South Asian Longhorns hurtful and jarring.
Fort Worth council member owes Texas up to $1M, mismanaged food program: lawsuit
Fort Worth council member owes Texas up to $1M, mismanaged food program: lawsuit Fort Worth Star-Telegram
City Council (Work) - Aug 25, 2026
The council will consider a $11.25 million settlement to resolve the legal claims regarding the death of Atatiana Jefferson.
Roanoke police corporal arrested on DWI charge, department confirms
The corporal was arrested by Lewisville police after a witness called to report a reckless driver, according to an affidavit.
Prosecutor out at Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office after DWI arrest
Assistant District Attorney Matt Rivers is no longer employed by the Tarrant County DA’s Office after his arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Attorneys, witnesses react to mistrial in Johnson County sheriff’s criminal case
Here’s what’s next for Sheriff Adam King, the chief deputy he was accused of retaliating against, and attorneys in the case.
Jury enters second day of deliberations in Johnson County sheriff’s trial
Jurors are attempting to agree on whether Sheriff Adam King retaliated against a witness who reported his alleged sexual harassment of an employee.
Sheriff held daily ‘tea time,’ thought IT director would plant child pornography, jury hears
Witnesses at the trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King testified that King thought a rebellion was underway and he worried about surveillance.
Sheriff talked of sending wife to retrieve office cameras, destroying hard drive
See updates from witness testimony in the trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King.
Trial recap: What’s happened so far in case of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King
Here are highlights of what witnesses for the prosecution have said in the trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King.
Lawsuit alleges Keller mayoral candidate misappropriated public funds
Former Keller city councilman and current mayoral candidate Tag Green is accused of unlawfully receiving public housing funds.
Fort Worth City Council member charged with DWI
Fort Worth City Council member charged with DWI FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
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