Fort Bend County Judge KP George found guilty in money laundering case tied to campaign finances

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A jury on Friday found KP George guilty on two counts of money laundering in his felony trial.

The Fort Bend County judge was taken into custody following the guilty verdict. His bond was set at $20,000 total, $10,000 for each charge.

Case background

Authorities said George transferred money from his campaign account into his personal account and used the funds for personal expenses.

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During the trial, prosecutors presented financial records and witness testimony they say show the transactions were not legitimate campaign reimbursements.

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The state argued the money was used for personal benefit and that the transfers violated campaign finance laws.

George’s defense team maintained that the transactions were legal, saying the money was reimbursement for loans he made to his own campaign.

Attorneys for George told jurors the state has not proven any criminal intent and said the financial activity falls within what is allowed under campaign rules.

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Jurors also heard from financial experts as both sides worked to explain complex campaign finance documents over several days of testimony.

George could face between two and 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. A conviction could also result in his removal from office.