More bad news for Fort Bend County Judge KP George who has been charged with two counts of felony money laundering.
According to our tv partner KPRC channel 2, George is accused of laundering $30,000 to $150,000. Full details have not yet been released.
A short time ago George turned himself in to authorities and is being held in the Fort Bend County Jail Friday afternoon. His bail was set at $10,000.
This is not George's first problem with the law. Last September, he was indicted on a Class A misdemeanor connected to misrepresenting the identity of a candidate.
The charge came after George's former Chief of Staff Taral Patel was charged with making fake online accounts, impersonating officials, and posting racist comments against himself to gain voter sympathy.
After posting bond, KP George released a statement:
“As an elected official, I have always operated with integrity and transparency. Let me be absolutely clear—there is nothing illegal about loaning personal funds to my own campaign and later repaying that loan. This is a standard and lawful practice.
Unfortunately, this is a continued example of Fort Bend County District Attorney’s office weaponizing the government with an obvious political witch hunt period. Allegations and accusations are being made without full context or disclosure of the facts—deliberately manipulating the narrative to tarnish my reputation and character.
I have full confidence that the truth will prevail, in the meantime, I remain committed to serving and fighting for the people of Fort Bend County with the same passion and dedication as always."
It's worth noting that the Fort Bend County District Attorney is also a Democrat.
The Fort Bend County Democratic Party has now called for George to step down. Party chair Fred Taylor told KPRC that he's disappointed in George and believes it's time for him to leave his position.
"I think he should step down because he has shown that he doesn't have the character and integrity to hold that office," Taylor said.