Ken Paxton May Avoid Trial with Plea Deal on Securities Fraud Charges

The Texas Attorney General is in discussions for a plea agreement that could drop felony charges in exchange for community service and restitution, ahead of his April trial.

Talks are underway to drop felony securities fraud charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in exchange for community service, restitution, and advanced legal education classes.
The plea deal discussions come weeks before Paxton's trial, scheduled for April 15, on charges of defrauding investors and failing to register with the state securities board.
Paxton has been under indictment since 2015 but has maintained his innocence, attributing the charges to political adversaries.
The proposed agreement would likely prevent Paxton from having to enter a plea, potentially keeping the case from going to trial.
Paxton's legal troubles extend beyond the securities fraud case, including a federal investigation and a whistleblower lawsuit related to abuse of power allegations.

Austin American-Statesman