Charges announced in connection with cheating scandal that led to illegally certified teachers working in Houston-area school districts, prosecutor says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities in Houston announce that five people were charged Monday for allegedly being 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 say the defendants were involved in a million-dollar teacher cheating scandal that resulted in illegally certified teachers working in local 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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