The downfall of Ken Paxton: A timeline of events and failed attempts at saving him.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached by the state's House of Representatives on 20 articles, including bribery, unfitness for office, and abuse of public trust. The impeachment comes after a corruption investigation into Paxton's dealings with wealthy donor and Austin real estate developer Nate Paul, which included alleged attempts to interfere in foreclosure lawsuits and improperly issuing legal opinions to benefit Paul, and firing, harassing, and interfering with staff who reported what was going on. Paxton denies any wrongdoing.
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