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Related: About this forumTexas attorney general refuses to hand over Jan. 6 records
https://www.kwtx.com/2022/01/22/texas-attorney-general-refuses-hand-over-jan-6-records/Texas attorney general refuses to hand over Jan. 6 records
By Associated Press
Published: Jan. 21, 2022 at 7:33 PM EST|Updated: 12 hours ago
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has rejected a prosecutors demand for records of his appearance at a pro-Donald Trump rally that preceded the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Last week, the Travis County district attorneys office had set a four-day deadline for Paxton to turn over the records involving the Jan. 6, 2021, rally or face a lawsuit accusing him of violating the state open records law. But in a letter to the district attorneys office Friday, the attorney generals office denied any violations and rejected the offices demands.
The Texas Tribune was the first to report about Paxtons refusal. A message to the district attorneys office seeking comment wasnt immediately returned.
Paxton and his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, appeared at the event in Washington, D.C., where the attorney general gave a speech touting his failed legal push to overturn Joe Bidens victory in the presidential election.
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By Associated Press
Published: Jan. 21, 2022 at 7:33 PM EST|Updated: 12 hours ago
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has rejected a prosecutors demand for records of his appearance at a pro-Donald Trump rally that preceded the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Last week, the Travis County district attorneys office had set a four-day deadline for Paxton to turn over the records involving the Jan. 6, 2021, rally or face a lawsuit accusing him of violating the state open records law. But in a letter to the district attorneys office Friday, the attorney generals office denied any violations and rejected the offices demands.
The Texas Tribune was the first to report about Paxtons refusal. A message to the district attorneys office seeking comment wasnt immediately returned.
Paxton and his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, appeared at the event in Washington, D.C., where the attorney general gave a speech touting his failed legal push to overturn Joe Bidens victory in the presidential election.
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Texas attorney general refuses to hand over Jan. 6 records (Original Post)
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Jan 2022
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Lovie777
(12,260 posts)1. The GQP's always feel that they are above the law . . ..
rownesheck
(2,343 posts)2. Especially this bastard.
He is apparently above the law being that he's been indicted and has yet to face any
PJMcK
(22,035 posts)3. Hey, Paxton!
How have the delaying tactics work out for your buddy, Trump?
Do you thin you'll fare better when you get to court? You know that's where this will end up, don't you?
Dumb bastard.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)4. Lock. Him. Up.
2naSalit
(86,596 posts)5. This ought to turn out well...
UpInArms
(51,282 posts)6. Doesn't this POS have something more important
to do than living?
Baitball Blogger
(46,705 posts)7. Don't give Texas a free ride.
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,195 posts)8. He's above the law, don'cha see??!!