Charges announced in fraud scandal that led illegally certified teachers to work in Houston-area school districts, DA says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities in Houston announced charges Monday against five people allegedly involved in a teacher certification cheating scandal.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg and prosecutors will speak at a news conference at 2 p.m. You can stream it live in the video player above.

Officials said the accused are believed to have been part of a $1 million teacher fraud scandal that led to illegally certified teachers working in area school districts.

No additional details about the case were provided.

ABC13 is at the press conference and will update this story as more information becomes available.

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