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Fort Worth Couple Pleads Guilty in $5 Million Home-Building Fraud

Prosecutors say they lured clients through social media, misrepresenting professional licensure.

Overview

  • Christopher and Raquelle Judge pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and await federal sentencing in the coming months.
  • Christopher faces up to 20 years in prison and Raquelle faces up to five, according to court filings.
  • Federal records cite more than 40 victims across 24 properties with losses of roughly $5 million tied to unfinished builds and renovations.
  • Court documents detail client funds spent on personal expenses, including about $82,000 on Amazon purchases, $27,000 on mortgage payments, and $10,000 on plastic surgery.
  • In May 2022, the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners warned Christopher Judge for referring to himself as a licensed architect, as victims report bankruptcies, steep repair costs, and prolonged temporary housing.