Nearly a century ago, a sitting Texas governor was indicted for allegedly playing politics with public money and yanking funding from an institution. Sound familiar?
Rick Perry
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Video: Perry Calls Indictment an “Abuse of Power”
Gov. Rick Perry, who is facing an indictment related to his handling of a veto of funding for the state’s public integrity unit, says the allegations against him are politically motivated and without merit.
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Politics
Five Things to Know About Perry Indictment
There is a lot we don’t know about how the prosecution of Gov. Rick Perry will take shape. In the meantime, here are five things to remember about this case and its history as things move forward.
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Criminal Justice
Video: Perry’s Post-Indictment Press Conference
Gov. Rick Perry, who was indicted Friday on two felony counts related to his threat to veto public integrity unit funding, addressed the allegations at the Capitol.
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Politics
Perry Fires Back Over Indictment, Calls It Politically Motivated
Gov. Rick Perry on Saturday decried a Travis County grand jury’s indictment of him on two felony counts, saying allegations that he abused his power were politically motivated.
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The Playlist: I’ve Been Accused
On Friday, a grand jury indicted Rick Perry on two felony counts, so our playlist inspired by Texas politics and policy news kicks off with “I’ve Been Accused” by Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons.
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Politics
Even Before Indictment, Perry Had Faced Gap With Cruz in 2016 Talk
Even before his recent legal troubles, Gov. Rick Perry was operating in U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s shadow, in the eyes of many conservatives, as the two Texans explored bids for the White House. That was apparent in their receptions at a recent conservative conference.
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best content from Aug. 11 to 15, 2014.
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Politics
After Perry Indictment, Democrats Look to Pounce
Following Gov. Rick Perry’s indictment on charges of abuse of power and coercion, Texas Democrats are trying to capitalize, saying the case raises larger questions about ethics within the Republican Party.
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Criminal Justice
Analysis: It’s Not the Crime, It’s the Politics
Friday’s indictment of Gov. Rick Perry could be to his possible presidential bid what a sewer leak is to the opening of a new restaurant: The food might not be the diners’ strongest memory of the meal.
