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After more than a week in court, jurors in Fort Bend County Judge KP George's felony trial found him guilty of money laundering.
KP George was accused of stealing from his donors by making two transfers totaling $46,500 from his campaign account to his personal account. Defense attorneys said the money wasn't theft but repayment.
For more than a week, George's felony trial took place at the county's justice center in Richmond. On Friday afternoon, he was taken from the courtroom in handcuffs.
For more than a week, George's felony trial took place at the county's justice center in Richmond. On Friday afternoon, he was taken from the courtroom in handcuffs.
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George found guilty of third-degree felony
George was facing two felony charges of money laundering, and he was found guilty of the third-degree felony, which carries a sentence of two to 10 years behind bars.
Jurors rejected charging him with the state felony, which would have carried a sentence of 180 days to 2 years.
What's next?
George elected to have the judge in the case decide his sentence, which will be handed down on June 16.
According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office, George will not be removed until the trial is complete, which happens when he is sentenced. George can be removed from office then, but if he appeals his sentence, he could remain as a judge. However, the DA's office may ask for a suspension.
Professor Mark Jones, who teaches political science at Rice University, previously told Eyewitness News that George wouldn't be completely removed until all of his appeals are exhausted. His term would end before that took place.
KP George was taken from the courtroom in handcuffs, but his attorneys said he will be out of jail soon after posting his $20,000 bond.
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