Writ to dismiss criminal charges against Fort Bend Co. Judge denied

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas - A judge denied a writ by Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s attorney to dismiss his criminal indictment for misrepresentation of identity on procedural grounds. 

So, his criminal case stands. 

KP George

The county judge is indicted alongside long-time aide, collaborator, and county commissioner candidate, Taral Patel.

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Both are accused of taking part in a series of fake online accounts and fake racist threats against Patel.

Investigators say it was all in a bid to whip up sympathy and votes.