Opening statements for the money laundering trial of Fort Bend County Judge KP George are set to commence on Thursday. Judge George faces two counts of money laundering, with allegations stemming from activities that took place between January 12, 2019, and April 22, 2019.
In April 2025, George was charged with laundering amounts between $30,000 and $150,000. If found guilty, he could face a prison sentence ranging from two to ten years. On Monday, an appellate court rejected his motion to disqualify the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office from handling the case.
In addition to the money laundering charges, Judge George is also facing a misdemeanor charge of identity misrepresentation, which is unrelated to the money laundering allegations.
Jury Selection Process
Over the past two days, George and his legal team have been involved in the jury selection process, which has concluded with the swearing-in of the selected jurors.
Accusations of Money Laundering
According to prosecutors, George is accused of lying under oath regarding the funds in his campaign account. They allege that he illegally transferred money from his campaign account to his personal account, engaging in a deceptive scheme to mislead campaign donors and wrongfully enrich himself through fraudulent means.
Political Background
Judge George was first elected as county judge in 2018 and successfully secured re-election in 2022, running as a Democrat in both instances. However, in a surprising turn, he switched his party affiliation to Republican in 2025. His recent bid in the March 3 Republican primary resulted in a disappointing outcome, as he received the fewest votes and is no longer in contention for re-election.
