"Texas Senate Acquits Ken Paxton, Restoring Conservatism in Historic Impeachment Trial"
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The Texas Senate has acquitted Republican attorney general Ken Paxton of bribery and corruption charges, allowing for his reinstatement to office. Paxton, an ally of former President Donald Trump, faced 16 articles of impeachment, but no single article saw more than 14 senators vote to find him guilty. The trial exposed divisions within the Texas Republican Party. Paxton still faces trial on felony securities fraud charges and remains under investigation by the FBI.
- Texas Senate acquits Ken Paxton in historic impeachment trial Al Jazeera English
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reinstated after impeachment trial FOX 26 Houston
- Ken Paxton verdict an injury for Texas and conservatism The Dallas Morning News
- Ken Paxton acquittal on impeachment charges a sad day for TX Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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