The Scandal Unfolding in Fort Bend County
A shocking warrant has been issued for Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s cellular devices, revealing a disturbing connection to racist attacks during his reelection campaign. The warrant, filed by a Texas Ranger, suggests that George collaborated with an employee who used a fake Facebook account to post inflammatory comments targeting him.
The employee in question, Taral Patel, is facing similar allegations in his own campaign for county commissioner. These troubling allegations came to light during an investigation by the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, leading to Patel’s arrest on charges of online impersonation and misrepresentation.
In response to the investigation, George expressed deep disappointment at the handling of the situation, accusing investigators of an aggressive approach that has fueled speculation and public slander.
The investigation uncovered that Patel’s fake account, “Antonio Scalywag,” posted racist attacks against himself, as well as against Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers. The account used a profile picture without permission from a Needville resident, linking it back to Patel through email and phone records.
Cell phone records linked Patel to conversations with a contact saved as KP George, discussing the press release and racist comments. The warrant also revealed disturbing text messages where Patel indicated using a fake account to counter social media attacks with George’s knowledge and permission.
Amidst the controversy, George’s legal counsel, Rusty Hardin, asserted the judge’s innocence and commitment to cooperating with the investigation. However, Fort Bend County Commissioner Andy Meyers called for George’s resignation if the allegations are proven true.
The scandal has drawn criticism from both political parties in Fort Bend County, with Republican Party Chairman Bobby Eberle deeming the allegations shameful and Democratic Party Chairman Fred Taylor emphasizing the importance of due process.
This unfolding scandal has rocked Fort Bend County, highlighting the need for accountability and transparency in local politics.