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Fort Bend County Judge KP George just got sentenced to six months in jail and five years probation for money laundering — the maximum penalty for the felony, though he won’t serve time until appeals play out, possibly over a year. He’s also facing a separate misdemeanor charge for allegedly faking racist attacks against his campaign, with trial set for July. Suspended from office without pay, George’s conviction stemmed from prosecutors’ claims he misused over $46,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses. His defense argues the money wasn’t criminal proceeds and the case is politically motivated, especially after he switched parties and lost his GOP nomination. Probation includes 200 hours of community service, an anti-theft class, no social media, no financial trust roles, and a ban from his former chief of staff, who pleaded guilty to similar charges.

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