MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — Rory McKinney, who is running for Midland County sheriff, said on Saturday that his personal Facebook page was hacked.
McKinney's campaign team released the following statement:
"The Rory McKinney for Midland County Sheriff campaign team has issued an urgent announcement regarding a breach of security on Rory McKinney's personal Facebook profile.
At approximately 10:30 pm on February 9th, 2024, our team was made aware that unauthorized comments were posted on our campaign page by an individual impersonating Rory McKinney. We want to sincerely apologize to the Midland County community for any confusion or inconvenience caused by these unauthorized actions.
Upon discovering this breach, our team immediately launched an investigation into the matter. We have traced a local phone number associated with the hacked Facebook profile to an individual. While our investigation is ongoing, we are also exploring the option of involving the appropriate authorities to address this issue. It's crucial to emphasize that in Texas, online impersonation constitutes a criminal offense."
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