Exclusive: Texas AG Ken Paxton could see criminal charges dropped in deal with prosecutors

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Source: statesman.com





Felony charges would be erased in exchange for community service and six-figure restitution.
March 22, 2024



Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is nearing a resolution to the 9-year-old securities fraud charges that have dogged his tenure as the state's top attorney through a special agreement with prosecutors, the American-Statesman has learned.

Under a draft agreement, prosecutors would dismiss felony charges against Paxton if he successfully completes the terms of the deal, according to three sources familiar with the negotiations.

The sources, with knowledge of the discussions between Paxton's legal team and prosecutor Brian Wice, a Houston attorney appointed to handle the case, said the terms could include community service, advanced legal education classes and a six-figure restitution, among other possible punishment. Two sources said the restitution could be between $300,000 and $400,000.



Read more: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/state/2024/03/22/ken-paxton-securities-fraud-case-felony-charges-texas-ag-plea-negotiation/72960517007/

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Putting on a janitors uniform and cleaning the public toilets in the Texas state Capitol would be a grand public service IMHO

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[OAITW r.2.0]

1. LOL...just how intelligent is the average voter in Texas?

They are voting to be ruled by secessionists, just like at the Capitol on 1/6/2021.

[flying_wahini]

7. Gee Thanks from a Texan for your callous assumption.

Jeez.

[OAITW r.2.0]

11. I am laughing at the political stupidity of your State.

What are you going to do to change your political reality? Stop being pissed at people that want to support progressives in Texas and change the thinking of people that vote against their best interests. We'll see how your State goes in 2024.

[Roy Rolling]

14. A Difference Without Distinction

Being angry at people within the geographic boundaries of Texas is too broad a brush to paint with. Why? Because almost half of the “average voter” in Texas is a Democrat. There’s a valid point within your comment, but it gets lost in the rhetoic. Peace.✌️💕

[machoneman]

2. No! We want Paxton in jail (100 years in my book, 3-6 will do) and become a felon not allowed to be AG again. Also,

a $100,000 fine, no ability to buy, sell or recommend any securities ever again, 5,000 hours of community service and facial reconstruction to wipe that silly 1/2 assed grin off his face!

[catrose]

8. Yes, this is our last chance to check him.

He gets more appallingly brave every day

[montanacowboy]

3. Surprise surprise.....

who couldn't see this coming? Nine fucking years this shit has been going on - ending in a whimper. Justice for all my ass.

[Javaman]

4. Forget it Jake, this is Texas. nt

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

5. Of course they did n/t

[slightlv]

6. He's a republican... why doesn't this surprise me? /sarcasm

[Skittles]

9. let's be more specific

rich white male repuke

[slightlv]

10. even moreso...

rich white male Texan repuke! And he's taking justice lessons from Trump!

[Mr. Evil]

12. Hah!

Are they even wondering where he got that $300,000-$400,000?

[cstanleytech]

13. In other words they are sweeping it under the rug.

[ArkansasDemocrat1]

15. And my boycott of all things Texas continues

They don't get a penny of my filthy socialist money