Texas Senators Acquit Ken Paxton
OAN’s Abril Elfi
12:44 PM – Saturday, September 16, 2023
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acquitted by state senators at his impeachment trial.
On Saturday, Texas senators freed Paxton after deliberating 16 articles of impeachment for over seven hours the day before.
The Texas Attorney General had been accused of abusing his powers to assist his donor Nate Paul, an Austin real estate investor under federal investigation.
When Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R- Texas) validated the acquittal, Paxton was reinstated in his position immediately after the vote as he had been suspended without pay since May.
Paxton released a statement on X, the social media formerly known as Twitter, celebrating the decision and said that “the truth prevailed.”
“Today, the truth prevailed. The truth could not be buried by mudslinging politicians or their powerful benefactors. I’ve said many times: Seek the truth! And that is what was accomplished,” Paxton said.
The impeachment process began in 2020, when Paxton reportedly asked $3.3 million in government funds to settle a lawsuit with former top staffers who were fired after reporting the attorney general’s conduct to the FBI.
Prosecutors accused the attorney general of abusing his position of power to benefit a friend, Nate Paul, who donated tens of thousands of dollars to the attorney general’s campaign.
According to one of the impeachment articles, Paxton was accused of using employees of the attorney general’s office to write a legal opinion intended to help Paul avoid the foreclosure sale of properties that he and his businesses owned.
Paxton apologized in the settlement but did not admit wrongdoing or accept liability. He denied misconduct and stated in a statement that the deal was reached “to put this issue to rest.”
The 16 articles were analyzed by the Texas House which ultimately resulted in voting to impeach the attorney.
However, aside from acquitting Paxton on the 16 counts under consideration, the Senate concluded to dismiss four additional articles of impeachment submitted by the House that were not heard during the Senate trial.
Reportedly, the remaining four articles dealt with Paxton’s alleged continuing state securities fraud charge which he is still under investigation for.
After the final vote, Patrick reportedly called the two-week trial that started September 5th, a waste of time and resources and said “It never should have happened.”
Nonetheless, this trial only focused on the 16 articles of impeachment and Paxton remains under investigation over his alleged security fraud and will appear in a hearing about the case on October 6th.
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What are the arguments made by supporters of Paxton regarding the charges against him and their belief in his acquittal as a victory for justice?
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This impeachment trial has sparked intense debate and divided opinions among Texans and political commentators. Supporters of Paxton argue that he has been unfairly targeted and that the charges against him are politically motivated. They believe that he has been an effective and dedicated Attorney General, and that his acquittal is a victory for justice.
On the other hand, critics of Paxton argue that he has abused his power and engaged in corrupt behavior. They see his acquittal as a miscarriage of justice and a failure of the Texas Senate to hold him accountable for his actions.
The outcome of this trial raises important questions about the integrity and effectiveness of the impeachment process. Some argue that it highlights the need for reform and stronger checks and balances to prevent abuse of power by public officials.
Regardless of one’s opinion on this particular case, it is clear that the issue of political corruption and abuse of power remains a significant challenge in our society. It is essential that we continue to hold our elected officials accountable and demand transparency and integrity in our government.
As the investigation into Paxton’s alleged securities fraud continues, it will be interesting to see how this case unfolds. The outcome could have significant implications not only for Paxton’s political career, but also for the broader fight against corruption.
In conclusion, the acquittal of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by the state senators at his impeachment trial has sparked controversy and debate. While supporters see it as a victory for justice, critics argue that it represents a failure of the system to hold him accountable. The case highlights the ongoing challenge of political corruption and the need for stronger checks and balances. As the investigation continues, the outcome will have important implications for the fight against corruption in our society.
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