Demonstrators to protest against indicted Fort Bend Co. Judge linked to social media hoax
The Fort Bend County Republican Party is expected to gather Tuesday as County Judge KP George's attorneys filed a motion to throw out the indictment against him linked to a social media hoax with his former chief of staff Taral Patel.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George indicted in connection with Taral Patel scandal
George was indicted Thursday on a misdemeanor charge of misrepresenting his identity during the 2022 elections, when George faced a challenge from Republican Trever Nehls.George is accused of using a fake Facebook account called Antonio Scalywag to harm Nehls’ campaign and sway the election his way.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George files motion to dismiss case
Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s attorney filed a motion Oct. 4 to dismiss the misrepresentation of identity charges brought upon him.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George rejects calls to resign amid social post scandal
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has filed a motion to dismiss the misdemeanor charge that he was working to post fake racist social media posts to help him in his 2022 reelection.
Fort Bend residents call for County Judge KP George’s resignation at protest
Dozens of Fort Bend residents gathered outside the county courthouse to call for County Judge KP George's resignation ahead of commissioner's court Tuesday. George was indicted late last month after prosecutors say he worked with a staffer, Taral Patel, to run fake social media accounts they used to help their campaigns.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George indictment: Text messages, phone seizure key to indictment
Court documents provide more detail in the indictment of the Fort Bend County Judge, who faces a Class A misdemeanor charge.
GOP demonstrators gather outside Fort Bend commissioners court calling for KP George’s resignation
A group of Republican demonstrators gathered outside the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on Tuesday calling for the resignation of County Judge KP George.
Attorney files motion to dismiss criminal case against Fort Bend County Judge KP George
The motion argues that prosecutors did not have the authority to indict George before the Texas Ethics Commission ruled on the case.
Fort Bend County Judge rejects calls to resign follow social post scandal
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is rejecting calls to resign, even after protesters showed up before Tuesday's commissioners' court meeting, demanding he step down. George is charged in an alleged fake racism scheme to influence his 2022 re-election bid.
Protesters call for resignation of Fort Bend County Judge
Fort Bend County Executive K.P. George is facing criminal charges for impersonating racists online and manufacturing attacks against his own campaign. Protesters are demanding his resignation.
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Mayor John Whitmire withdraws support for Taral Patel after social media hoax
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has withdrawn his support for Taral Patel, a candidate for Fort Bend County Pct. 3 commissioner.
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Taral Patel Sows Division, Avoids Facing a Judge Until After the Election
Despite overwhelming evidence against him, indicted Fort Bend County Democratic candidate Taral Vipul Patel did not show up ...
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How Taral Patel and KP George rose in Fort Bend politics before an investigation over racist posts
Taral Patel became an emerging leader in the Democratic party over the last six years, rising in the political scene with promises of invigorating the party and effecting change in Fort Bend ...
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Taral Patel, Fort Bend County Commissioner candidate, faces 4 felony indictments
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas - Taral Patel, Democratic nominee for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner, has been indicted for impersonating people online to threaten others. According to court ...