A Fort Worth couple has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud conspiracy charges after prosecutors said they defrauded homeowners out of nearly $5 million by promising custom homes and renovations that were never completed.
Christopher Judge and his wife, Raquelle Judge, admitted in federal court that between August 2020 and January 2023 they conspired to deceive customers through their company, Judge DFW LLC, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas.
Prosecutors said the couple collected millions of dollars in installment payments for custom architecture, construction, and interior design services—often offering bids below market rates—before abandoning projects. In some cases, families were left without livable homes…