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KP George, an Indian-origin judge in America, has been convicted in a money laundering case. This decision was given in the court of Fort Bend County, Texas. According to local media reports, the jury found KP George guilty on two counts of money laundering. This matter is related to misuse of his election campaign money. This decision came after a week long trial.
KP George was charged with a third degree felony (serious crime), which carries a punishment of 2 to 10 years. He has left it to the judge to decide the length of the sentence. The sentencing process will begin from June 16. He was detained after the verdict, but was later released on a $20,000 bond. As a condition of his release he had to surrender his American passport.
Allegation of misuse of election funds
The prosecution says that George repeatedly gave wrong information about his election funds and used this money for personal expenses. He is accused of transferring money from the election fund to his personal accounts and spending it on car installments and other personal expenses.
Prosecutors also claimed he moved the money through accounts in different states, including accounts in Delaware and Massachusetts.
At the same time, the defense side termed these allegations as false. His lawyers said that this case is based on incomplete information and wrong assumptions. He said that George did not use any illegal money and the prosecution could not prove the intention to cheat.
The defense also said that the candidates themselves can give loan to their election campaign and can withdraw the money later. However, the jury rejected the defense arguments and convicted KP George on serious charges.
Who is KP George?
KP George belongs to Kerala, India. In 2018, he became the first black (person of color) judge of Fort Bend County. This is one of the fastest growing and diverse areas of Texas. It is said that he was born in a small village in India, where there was not even electricity. His father was a truck driver and his childhood was spent in poverty.
He spoke Malayalam language in his childhood and came from an ordinary family. America Made a mark in politics. He was first associated with the Democrat Party, later joined the Republican Party. He has been considered a big face in the Indian-American community.
What will happen next?
According to the law, he will not be removed from office immediately after his conviction. He can be removed from the post only after the punishment is decided. If they appeal the decision, the process may take longer. Apart from this, another minor case is also going on against him, in which he is accused of giving wrong information related to identity. The hearing of this case is expected to start in May.
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