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The accusations that led to Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial

By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman

The Texas State Senate transformed into a court of impeachment for the first time in nearly 50 years. Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton pleaded not guilty to 16 charges including bribery, obstruction of justice, conspiracy and abuse of the public’s…

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Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial begins, facing charges of corruption and bribery

By Jake Bleiberg, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

In an era of bitter partisanship, the historic proceeding is a rare instance of a political party seeking to hold one of its own to account for allegations of wrongdoing.

Texas Attorney General Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, former staffers say

By Jake Bleiberg, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

Twenty articles of impeachment accuse Paxton of bribery and abuse of office that span years of highly publicized criminal and whistleblower accounts.

Impeachment case alleges Texas AG Paxton used multiple cellphones and an alias to conceal an affair

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

New documents released in the impeachment case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton allege that he used multiple cellphones and an alias on a ride-sharing app to help conceal an affair.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial delayed until end of impeachment trial

By Juan A. Lozano, Associated Press

During the brief court hearing in Houston that was attended by Paxton, state District Judge Andrea Beall agreed with lawyers in the case to delay any decision on setting a trial date until the impeachment trial, set to begin Sept.

Texas court allows Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial to move to Houston

By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

The decision Wednesday deals the Republican another setback as he awaits a separate impeachment trial. It remains unclear when Paxton might finally have his day in court on felony charges of defrauding investors in a tech startup.

Impeached Texas attorney general’s business associate jailed on federal charges

By Jake Bleiberg, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press

FBI agents have arrested a Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Ken Paxton impeachment

By Paul J. Weber, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press

The appointment Wednesday comes after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations of misconduct and crimes.

Why Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment fight isn’t over

By Jim Vertuno, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press

The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with the impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.

Timeline of events leading to the impeachment of Republican Texas AG Ken Paxton

By Associated Press

A timeline of key events that led to Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton being impeached by the state's GOP-controlled House of Representatives.