Fort Bend County Judge KP George has been found guilty following a jury trial on a felony money laundering charge. His sentencing is set for June, but in the meantime, George remains in office.
Fort Bend County deputies placed George in handcuffs and escorted him out of the courtroom after the unanimous verdict. A judge set his bond at $20,000, split at $10,000 per charge, and asked George to surrender his U.S. passport.
After a closed executive session with County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson, county commissioners unanimously voted to revoke George’s authority to sign county documents, appointed Precinct 2 Commissioner Grady Prestage to preside over the commissioners court, and authorized County Auditor Robert Sturdivant to conduct an internal investigation into potential financial risks tied to George’s conviction.
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