Ken Paxton's Attorney Confirms No Testimony in Impeachment Trial
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Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will not testify in his impeachment trial, according to his attorney, who criticized the proceeding as a "sham." Paxton was impeached by the Texas House of Representatives for alleged misconduct, including favoring a donor's interests. He has denied the allegations. Paxton's wife, a state senator, will no longer be allowed to vote in the upcoming proceedings. Paxton is also facing an FBI investigation for abuse of office and is under indictment for securities fraud.
- Ken Paxton’s attorney says the suspended Texas attorney general won’t testify in impeachment trial CNN
- Ken Paxton won't testify at impeachment trial before Texas Senate Austin American-Statesman
- Ken Paxton won't be testifying in impeachment trial CBS TEXAS
- Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says The Texas Tribune
- Attorney: Suspended Texas AG will not testify in impeachment trial WFAA
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