Judge Denies Texas AG Ken Paxton's Attempts to Dismiss Decade-Old Fraud Charges
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's attempts to have felony fraud charges against him thrown out were rejected by a judge, keeping his April trial on track. The presiding judge dismissed Paxton's arguments that his right to a speedy trial had been violated. The much-anticipated trial, which has been delayed for years due to various factors, including legal battles over prosecutor payment and changes in trial location, is set to begin on April 15. The legal drama also saw a surprise departure of one of the prosecutors and the addition of a new attorney to the case.
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