Criminal charges against Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George will move forward after a judge ruled against dismissing the case, despite George’s legal

A judge dismissed Fort Bend County Judge KP George's attempt to dismiss his criminal indictment on procedural grounds.

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – A judge has declined to dismiss an indictment against Fort Bend County Judge KP George on Monday. George was indicted by a grand jury on Sept. 26 on a Class A misdemeanor charge of misrepresenting the identity of a candidate.

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 County Judge KP George’s attorney filed a motion Oct. 4 to dismiss the misrepresentation of identity charges brought upon him.

Dozens gathered outside the Fort Bend County Courthouse on Tuesday calling for Judge KP George to step down from his position amid a criminal investigation.

George's attorney argued that the Texas Ethics Commission should have ruled on the case before the indictment.

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.