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May 30, 2023

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Impeached and Suspended over Corruption Allegations
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In Texas, the Republican-led state House has voted overwhelmingly to
impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, suspending him from
office over accusations that include accepting bribes, obstruction of
justice, and abuse of office. The move comes after a House committee
launched an investigation into Paxton, describing a years-long pattern
of misconduct. The FBI has also been probing Paxton for years over
allegations he used his office to help a donor. The Texas Senate will
now conduct an impeachment trial, where at least two-thirds of senators
must support Paxton's removal from office.


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