Fort Bend County Judge KP George returned to court Friday morning to contest criminal charges in two separate cases.

Accused of participating in a social media hoax during his campaign and facing multiple charges, including money laundering, George's legal troubles continue to unfold.

Patel will now serve 24 months of probation, during which he must fulfill conditions such as community service and issuing a public apology.

KPRC 2 Investigates ended up in the Fort Bend County Jail on Wednesday to get a firsthand look at what happens when someone gets processed. We wanted to get a close up of what a person goes through once they are arrested or turn themselves into law enforcement.

The legal saga continues as another judge steps down from the high-profile case against Taral Patel, a former staffer for Judge KP George and a November 2024 candidate for Fort Bend County commissioner.

New search warrants have been obtained in the investigation of a former Fort Bend County commissioner candidate who is accused of using online personas on social media to spread insults targeted at himself and others to garner sympathy during his campaign.

Leading in the polls against his Democratic challenger, Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers says he feels comfortable with the lead he has built over his opponent.

A number of signs were tied to incumbent county Commissioner Andy Meyers and featured a mugshot of his opponent, Taral Patel, who is currently facing 9 criminal charges for acts prosecutors say were tied to his respective campaign.

Taral Patel, the Democratic nominee for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner, was indicted for the ninth time in a social media hoax.

Taral Patel, Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner Democratic nominee, is embroiled in controversy after being indicted on felony charges.

Taral Patel, the Democratic nominee for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner, appeared in court Monday morning for a mandatory hearing.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has withdrawn his support for Taral Patel, a candidate for Fort Bend County Pct. 3 commissioner.

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.

The petition claims a high-profile Pakistani American Businessman teamed up with Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate Taral Patel to hatch a smear campaign against another candidate they had "a common enemy" with during the 2023 primaries.

One of Fort Bend County’s top officials has been indicted for charges surrounding an investigation into fake social media accounts that were used to write attacks against himself and others

Last week, Judge K.P. Geroge was issued a search warrant where he was asked to turn over electronic devices. Records show George is accused of helping fake social media accounts influence an election.

One of Fort Bend County’s top officials has been ordered to turn over his “cellular communication devices.”

Taral Patel, the Democratic nominee for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner, is accused of creating fake social media accounts to post derogatory remarks about his opponent and direct racial attacks at himself, allegedly to gain voter sympathy.

Less than 48 hours after KPRC 2 Investigates reported on 13 new search warrants filed by investigators in the criminal case of Taral Patel over the last month, Investigator Mario Diaz confirmed that some of his key supporters are stepping away from him.

Fort Bend County Commissioner candidate Taral Patel is under investigation after being arrested for allegedly creating fake social media accounts to attack his opponent and himself. Investigators have issued 13 search warrants and uncovered multiple email accounts linked to these activities. Patel remains in the race, but questions about his tactics and ongoing investigation continue to loom.

Taral Patel, who is running for Fort Bend County Commissioner for Precinct 3, released a statement after he said he received racist and xenophobic messages on social media.