Sep 12 Extramarital affair could be factor in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Lawmakers leading the impeachment have also previously alleged that Paxton, who was elected to a third term in November despite years of criminal charges and alleged scandal, had a political motivation to hide the affair. Continue reading
Sep 06 Texas Attorney General Paxton's former aide who reported him to FBI is first key witness in impeachment trial By Jake Bleiberg, Paul J. Weber, Associated Press Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is again staying away from his impeachment trial that could result in his removal from office over allegations of corruption. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 5:30 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… Continue watching
Sep 05 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. Continue reading
Aug 31 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. Continue reading
Aug 18 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. Continue reading
Aug 03 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. Continue reading
Jun 14 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. Continue reading
Jun 09 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. Continue reading
May 31 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. Continue reading