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KP George

Former Fort Bend County Judge

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KP George, the former Fort Bend County Judge, was convicted in March 2026 of felony money laundering. Prosecutors proved he funneled approximately $46,500 in campaign funds through personal accounts to cover personal expenses, including a house down payment and property taxes. In June 2026, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail, five years of probation, and a $5,000 fine. Following his conviction, he was suspended from office. Additionally, George faces a pending misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity related to allegations that he and a former staffer created fake social media accounts to attack a political opponent. George has maintained his innocence regarding all charges, describing them as politically motivated.

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KP George gets jail time, probation in felony money laundering case

www.houstonchronicle.com · 2026-06-16

Jury finds Fort Bend County Judge KP George guilty of money laundering – Houston Public Media

www.houstonpublicmedia.org · 2026-03-19

Fort Bend County Judge KP George suspended after felony conviction last month

www.click2houston.com · 2026-04-10

Fort Bend County Judge KP George accused of laundering over $30,000

www.houstonchronicle.com · 2025-04-04

KP George used campaign funds for taxes, house down payment, DA says

www.houstonchronicle.com · 2025-08-14

Fort Bend County Democratic Party calls for Judge KP George to resign after money laundering charges