The political blaming started quickly after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s indictments on Monday, and the elections will see some argument over who’s shooting at the AG. But it will take more than politics to save his reputation.
Ken Paxton
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Analysis: Ken Paxton and the High Expense of a Good Defense
Attorney General Ken Paxton, facing three indictments on securities charges, is up against a hard fact of the criminal justice system: Defending yourself is very expensive.
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Demographics
Dallas County Drawn Into Birth Certificate Debate
After aligning itself with state policy, Dallas County may now be drawn into the legal fray over the state’s rules for issuing birth certificates to the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.
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Guides
Texplainer: If Convicted, Will Paxton Have to Leave Office?
Paxton has indicated he won’t resign after being indicted Monday on three felony securities fraud charges. But, hypothetically, what would happen if the case makes its way through the legal maze and Paxton is found guilty?
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Criminal Justice
Paxton to Supporters: “I Expect to Be Fully Vindicated”
In his first public statement since being arrested on charges of securities fraud, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote in an e-mail Tuesday that he expects “to be fully vindicated of these charges.”
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Politics
Top Texas GOP Officials Offer Measured Support for Paxton
When Gov. Rick Perry was indicted last year, there was a groundswell of support among Republicans for Perry. The response to Ken Paxton’s indictment — particularly among some top state GOP leaders — has been more restrained.
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Politics
A Guide to the Legal Players in the Paxton Case
As allegations that Ken Paxton improperly steered people into investments while failing to disclose his own financial involvement take the spotlight, so have a series of legal heavyweights on both sides of the case.
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Paxton Surrenders in Securities Fraud Indictment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeared for booking in Collin County prior to the public release of a securities fraud indictment against him.
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Paxton No Stranger to Controversial Deals
Even before Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton admitted he violated civil securities laws — or faced a subsequent criminal investigation — his private business dealings had been under fire from watchdogs and political opponents.
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Analysis: Make-or-Break Moment for AG Paxton
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, facing indictment on felony securities charges, could actually boost his career with an acquittal. But a conviction would likely end it.
