The Texas Senate is set to gavel in for the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, a political reckoning of years of alleged corruption that could lead to his permanent ouster from office
a political reckoning of years of alleged corruption that could lead to his permanent ouster from office.
, and who won a third term in 2022 despite long-pending state criminal charges and an FBI investigation.The Republican-led House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impeach Paxton in May, largely based on his former deputies’ claims that the attorney general used his power to help a wealthy donor who reciprocated with favors including hiring a woman with whom Paxton had an extramarital affair. The 20 articles of impeachment include abuse of public trust, unfitness for office and bribery.
Paxton faces trial by a jury — the 31 state senators — stacked with his ideological allies and a “judge,” Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who loaned $125,000 to his last reelection campaign. His wife, Sen. Angela Paxton, will attend the trial but cannot participate or vote. Two other senators play a role in the allegations against Paxton.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial to begin: Everything you need to knowAUSTIN, Texas — State senators will return to the capital city Tuesday for the beginning of what is expected to be a tense and unpredictable trial to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Weiterlesen »
Impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton set to get underway TuesdayThe impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate is set to get underway Tuesday morning in Austin and with less than 48 hours to go, Paxton’s future for many is still undecided.
Weiterlesen »
Texas braces for the historic impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken PaxtonThe conservative firebrand and key Trump ally has been accused of corruption by his own party. Here's what you need to know about the trial.
Weiterlesen »
Here's how impeachment trial for suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton will operateThe trial will feature crucial votes on dismissing articles of impeachment as well as testimony under oath, private deliberations by senator-jurors and votes conducted without debate or discussion.
Weiterlesen »
Ken Paxton, Embattled Texas Attorney General, Faces Impeachment TrialRepublican Ken Paxton, an aggressive conservative litigator, has been dogged for years by allegations of impropriety.
Weiterlesen »
What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial(CNN) — The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general who faces accusations of repeatedly abusing his office to help a donor, is set to begin Tuesday in the state Senate.
Weiterlesen »