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Texas County Judge Indicted for Fake Racist Social Media Posts

KP George, accused of posing as 'Antonio Scalywag', allegedly created posts to influence his 2022 re-election campaign.

  • Fort Bend County Judge KP George was indicted on a misdemeanor charge of misrepresentation of identity.
  • George allegedly used a fake Facebook account to post racist comments targeting himself to garner sympathy.
  • Authorities claim George collaborated with his former chief of staff, Taral Patel, who faces similar charges.
  • George, the first person of color to serve as county judge in Fort Bend, maintains his innocence and refuses to resign.
  • The investigation led to the seizure of George's cell phones and computer, and he turned himself in to authorities.
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