RICHMOND, Texas (Diya TV) — A jury has convicted Indian American Judge KP George of stealing from campaign donors and falsifying financial records, marking a major fall for a public official who once made history in Fort Bend County. The verdict came after a week-long trial in Richmond, the county seat.
Prosecutors said George illegally used campaign money for personal expenses and then altered official documents to hide the transactions. The jury found him guilty on two third-degree felony counts. He now faces a possible prison sentence and removal from office.
The 12-member jury reached its verdict just before 2 p.m. Friday. Jurors had spent about eight hours deliberating after closing arguments ended Thursday afternoon. After the verdict, officers placed George in handcuffs and took him into custody. Maggie Jaramillo set George’s bond at $20,000. His attorneys said he expected to post bond quickly and would prepare for the sentencing phase of the case, scheduled for June 16. George cannot appeal the conviction until after a judge issues a final sentence…