A local official has been sentenced to jail time and probation after being convicted of money laundering. The official, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, was immediately appealing the decision with the help of his defense attorneys. George is also facing a separate charge, a misdemeanor for misrepresentation of identity.

This charge is related to allegations that he created fake racist attacks against his own campaign. Further details on the case and sentencing are available from Houston Public Media, which has been following the developments in the case involving the outgoing county judge.