KP George, first Indian origin judge in Fort Bend Texas, was convicted of money laundering over campaign funds misuse.
A US county judge has been convicted of money laundering in Texas, reported Fox 26 Houston, a US-based news outlet.
KP George was the first Indian-origin judge in Ford Bend, a county based in Texas. According to a report by Fox 26 Houston, George was convicted of third-degree felony charges, which carry a sentence of between 2 to 10 years.
He will be sacked from the office following his sentencing.
What Is KP George Accused Of?
According to the report, KP George was convicted of transferring over USD 46,000 in campaign funds to his personal account.
While his attorneys argued it was a repayment of loans, the jury saw it as a criminal act. Assistant District Attorney Katherine Peterson said George “kept lying” in campaign finance reports and used the funds for his “personal benefit”.
The money allotted to campaign was transferred to personal accounts, as well as, used for “car payments and other personal costs”.
Evidence showed George took more money than he was entitled to. However, his attorneys maintained that the case was built on “incomplete records and incorrect assumptions.”
