On Friday, the jury of 30 senators deliberated for about eight hours but did not emerge for what will be a historic vote.
and has widened party fractures in America’s biggest red state. For nearly a decade, Paxton has elevated his national profile by rushing his office into polarizing courtroom battles across the U.S., winning acclaim from Donald Trump and the GOP’s hard right.
In an angry and defiant rebuttal, Paxton lawyer Tony Buzbee unleashed attacks on a wide-ranging cast of figures both inside and outside the Texas Capitol, mocking a Texas Ranger who warned Paxton he was risking indictment and another accuser who cried on the witness stand. Paxton returned for closing arguments after not attending most of the two-week trial. Sitting across the room was his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, who was required to be present for the whole trial but wasThe case centers on accusations that Paxton misused his office to help one of his donors, Austin real estate developer, who was indicted in June on charges of making false statements to banks. Paul has pleaded not guilty.
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