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Daniel Wong named interim county judge following KP George suspension
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The suspension remains valid through the completion of the civil case, which is scheduled for a jury trial Sept. 28, per court documents. In an April 10 statement, Wong said while his appointment was “certainly unexpected,” he looks forward to assuming the county judge role. Wong said he will start by meeting with every department and talk with county work- ers to find ways to move the county forward in a “positive direction.” “Now, we have the chance to move forward and show this county what real leadership looks like,” he said in the statement. “Rather than 2026 being a year of stalled initiatives, it can now be a year of focus, optimism and results under my leadership.”
April 10 by Judge Jeth Jones in the 400th Judicial District Court, is a part of a civil case that alleges George violated two residents’ First Amendment rights during Commissioners Court meetings last July and September, according to court documents.
Republican Daniel Wong has been named the interim county judge for Fort Bend County following the suspension of sitting judge KP George. The temporary suspension, which was ordered
KP George case timeline
July and September : Resident complaints about rights
May: Trial scheduled for misdemeanor charges
June: George announces reelection campaign as Republican
Sept. 26: George indicted on charges of misrepresenting his identity
Sept. 28: Civil trial begins
2018: George first elected as Fort Bend County judge
2018
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2022: George reelected as Fort Bend County judge
Sept. 17: Search warrant issued for George’s communication devices
April 4: George arrested on money laundering charges
March 20: George convicted on two counts of money laundering
April 10: George suspended
June 16: George sentencing
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