FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas \u2013 A jury on Friday found KP George guilty on two counts of money laundering in his felony trial, following more than four hours of deliberations.<\/p>\n
The verdict was unanimous. Jurors had a question about the funds shortly after 1 p.m., and the decision was announced around 1:30 p.m. George showed no visible emotion as the verdict was read.<\/p>\n
Fort Bend County Judge KP George on March 20, 2026. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
Shortly afterward, he was placed in handcuffs and escorted out of the courtroom by Fort Bend County deputies. A judge set his bond at $20,000 total, $10,000 for each charge.<\/p>\n
Case background<\/p>\n
Prosecutors argued George improperly transferred more than $46,000 from his campaign account into his personal account and used the money for personal expenses, including a down payment on a home. Campaign finances are required to be tracked and reported to the state.<\/p>\n
During the trial, prosecutors presented financial records and witness testimony they said showed the transactions were not legitimate campaign reimbursements. The state argued the transfers violated campaign finance laws and were for George\u2019s personal benefit.<\/p>\n
George\u2019s defense team maintained the transactions were legal, saying the money was reimbursement for loans he made to his own campaign. Attorneys argued the state failed to prove criminal intent and said any inaccuracies in state filings were not intentional. <\/p>\n
Financial experts also testified as both sides worked to explain complex campaign finance documents over several days.<\/p>\n
\u201cGiven the evidence or the lack of evidence, I clearly thought there was reasonable doubt,\u201d defense attorney Jerry Woodfill said. \u201cBut every good lawyer will tell you that you never know what a jury is going to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prosecutors said the case will now move to sentencing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat happens next is there\u2019s a sentencing hearing on June 16,\u201d said Wesley Wittig, second assistant with the Fort Bend County District Attorney\u2019s Office. \u201cA judgment is not entered until that time.\u201d<\/p>\n
George could face between two and 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n
Under Texas law, a felony conviction could lead to his removal from office. However, Wittig said that would not take effect until sentencing is complete. If George appeals, prosecutors say they will seek to have him suspended from office during the appeal process.<\/p>\n
By law, George may continue to serve as county judge once he posts bond until further court action is taken.<\/p>\n
His defense team said it is still unclear what steps they will take next and expressed disappointment in the jury\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n
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