Turner ex-aide admits guilt to misusing government property

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s former press secretary has admitted guilt on new charges that she abused her official capacity by using her government computer, cell phone and email account for a private enterprise. Darian Ward, who also was charged last July with refusing to turn over public records, entered the plea in court Tuesday. The plea bargain puts her on “pre-trial diversion” or an informal probation for misusing government property to obtain a benefit between March 22, 2014