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Judge Couple Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Fraud Scheme

1/1/2026

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Christopher Judge and Raquelle Judge pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in Fort Worth, Texas, after defrauding homeowners of nearly $5 million through their company, Judge DFW LLC.
From August 2020 to January 2023, they collected payments for at least 24 incomplete custom homebuilding and remodeling projects, abandoning many and misusing funds.
Over 40 victims across six counties were affected, with Christopher Judge facing up to 20 years in prison and Raquelle Judge facing a maximum of five years.
Sentencing is set for April and May 2026.

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Christopher Judge and Raquelle Judge pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in Fort Worth, Texas, after defrauding homeowners of nearly $5 million through their company, Judge DFW LLC.
From August 2020 to January 2023, they collected payments for at least 24 incomplete custom homebuilding and remodeling projects, abandoning many and misusing funds.
Over 40 victims across six counties were affected, with Christopher Judge facing up to 20 years in prison and Raquelle Judge facing a maximum of five years.
Sentencing is set for April and May 2026.