Ken Paxton's Alleged Cover-Up: Burner Phones, Fake Uber Accounts, and Secret Emails
TL;DR
Texas House investigators have accused suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton of engaging in a complex cover-up to hide his relationship with real estate investor Nate Paul, including using a burner phone, secret email accounts, and a fake Uber name. Paxton is alleged to have used his office to benefit Paul, conducting a "sham criminal investigation" into Paul's adversaries and issuing a legal opinion to stave off foreclosure proceedings for Paul's businesses. Paxton's legal team has filed motions to dismiss the articles of impeachment, arguing that they are baseless and do not warrant his removal from office. The impeachment trial is set to begin in September.
- Ken Paxton worked to hide relationship with Nate Paul, new allegations say The Texas Tribune
- Paxton used fake Uber name 'Dave P' for secret meetings with mistress, new filings allege Austin American-Statesman
- Ken Paxton used burner phones, fake Uber name in cover up, impeachment lawyers allege The Dallas Morning News
- Paxton used burner phones, secret emails and fake Uber accounts to carry on affair, friendship with Nate Paul, filings allege KVUE.com
- ‘Like someone was holding him hostage.’ Paxton accused of covering up efforts to help real estate investor KXAN.com
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