Fort Bend County Judge KP George faces trial over allegedly using $46,500 from his campaign fund for personal expenses, prosecutors say, while defense claims it was repayment of personal loans.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s money laundering trial continues in Texas, with prosecutors alleging he diverted $46,500 from his 2019 campaign fund for personal expenses, including a home down payment and property taxes, and falsified financial reports to conceal the transfers. A fraud examiner testified that discrepancies in campaign records were intentional, citing unreported withdrawals and purchases like groceries and Costco items. The defense argues the funds were repayments of prior personal loans to his campaign, a legal practice, and claims the prosecution’s case lacks sufficient evidence. A key video in Malayalam was excluded due to last-minute translation issues. The trial, ongoing in Richmond, could result in up to 10 years in prison and removal from office if convicted.