A Cobb County grand jury has indicted Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor on multiple counts related to the destruction and alteration of public records. The indictment alleges Taylor instructed a staff member to delete folders and emails tied to passport services, violating public records laws.
💸 Improper Fee Retention
Taylor has also agreed to repay nearly $84,000 in passport mailing fees that she improperly kept. While clerks are allowed to retain a $35 processing fee per passport, Taylor reportedly held on to additional expedited shipping charges that were not permitted.
🏛️ State Takes Over Case
Due to potential conflicts of interest, the Cobb County District Attorney's Office recused itself, and the Georgia Attorney General’s Office has taken over the investigation and prosecution.
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📬 Concerned about your past passport applications? The case is still ongoing, and updates will be shared through official channels as the legal process continues.
