Texas AG Paxton Granted Temporary Reprieve from Testifying in Whistleblower Lawsuit
The Texas Supreme Court halts Paxton's deposition as it considers his request, amid ongoing legal challenges including an upcoming state felony security fraud trial.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has received a temporary reprieve from testifying in a whistleblower lawsuit that led to his impeachment charges in 2023.
- Paxton's deposition, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been halted by the Texas Supreme Court while it considers the merits of his request.
- The lawsuit was brought by former aides who allege they were improperly fired for reporting Paxton's alleged misuse of his office to protect a friend and campaign donor.
- Paxton has faced multiple legal challenges, including an upcoming trial on state felony security fraud charges in April, and a federal criminal investigation into corruption allegations.
- Paxton has consistently denied wrongdoing and has made several attempts to avoid being deposed, including offering to no longer contest the facts of the whistleblower lawsuit and accept any judgment.
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