Posted 9/16/2023, 6:30:00 PM

Texas AG Ken Paxton Acquitted by State Senate in Corruption Trial Despite Impeachment by State House

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted by the state Senate of 16 criminal charges related to political corruption and abuse of power.
The charges stemmed from Paxton's relationship with real estate developer Nate Paul, who allegedly provided favors and employment for Paxton's mistress.
Paxton did not attend most of his impeachment trial but appeared for opening and closing statements. His mistress Laura Olson avoided testifying.
The state House of Representatives voted to impeach Paxton, but the Senate acquitted him in a vote split along party lines.
Paxton still faces separate criminal charges in Houston relating to accusations of defrauding tech startup investors.

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