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Case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at state Senate trial is falling apart
American Thinker ^ | 9 Sep, 2023 | Amil Imani

Posted on 09/09/2023 10:01:07 AM PDT by MtnClimber

"We have no evidence..."

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's state Senate impeachment trial is underway in the heart of Texas, and the prosecution's case appears to be crumbling before our eyes. While media outlets have long portrayed Paxton as a controversial figure, the trial's proceedings reveal a different story – one of weak evidence and a politically motivated agenda.

The central accusation against Paxton revolves around allegations that he abused his office to benefit a friend and donor, Nate Paul, an Austin real estate investor. However, a closer look at the prosecution's case reveals a glaring lack of concrete evidence to support these claims.

The witnesses called by the prosecution have yet to provide any solid testimony pointing to Paxton's wrongdoing. Instead, they have consistently stated that they did not witness Paxton engage in illegal activities. Furthermore, the documents presented as evidence are circumstantial, failing to establish a clear link between Paxton's actions and any criminal intent.

One notable piece of evidence the prosecution presents is a text message from Paxton to Paul, where Paxton says, "I'm here for you." While the message may raise eyebrows, it fails to provide any context or specifics regarding Paxton's actions. It is plausible that Paxton was merely offering moral support to a needy friend rather than engaging in corrupt activities.

According to The Federalist:

During the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, former employees admitted that they reported Paxton to the FBI without any evidence.

That's right...

(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...


TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: bushfamily; harassment; kenpaxton; lawfare; paxton; persecution; showtrial; texas
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To: joshua c

political persecution

his crime was his lawsuit against election fraud

+++++++++++++

I believe you are correct. Got this clip from CFW on a different Paxton thread.

You’ll see exactly why democrats are out for his scalp.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eTG32YC_Uw


41 posted on 09/09/2023 1:02:16 PM PDT by mund1011 (We can ignore reality, but we cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality)
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To: MtnClimber

never heard of the case till this week so i don’t know from what’s going on other than some clips, but

i’ve NEVER seen a lawyer get taken apart like that before

“Do you know what you just testified to?”

NO

brutal...


42 posted on 09/09/2023 1:14:14 PM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: Chode

It is the Bush dynasty going after Paxton. He beat their Petunia - Bush. They are worse than Bush Lite trannies.


43 posted on 09/09/2023 1:19:50 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

“The central accusation against Paxton revolves around allegations that he abused his office to benefit a friend and donor, “

You could prosecute every politician on earth with a charge like that.


44 posted on 09/09/2023 2:07:51 PM PDT by TalBlack (We have a Christian duty and a patriotic duty. God help us.)
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To: MtnClimber

copy...


45 posted on 09/09/2023 2:16:56 PM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: McGavin999

But classy. They have Barbara.


46 posted on 09/09/2023 2:54:17 PM PDT by Lou Foxwell (It takes a uniquely Marxist mind to deny Trump's call to patriotism.)
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To: Lou Foxwell

47 posted on 09/09/2023 3:15:45 PM PDT by HYPOCRACY (This is the dystopian future we've been waiting for!)
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To: MtnClimber

From what I have read, there was no case against Paxton to begin . It was all a Bush plot.


48 posted on 09/09/2023 3:18:42 PM PDT by sport
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To: MtnClimber

Paxton for Deputy AG in Trump II behind AG CRUZ. Yes, I said it.


49 posted on 09/09/2023 3:24:07 PM PDT by StAnDeliver (TrumpII)
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To: Brian Griffin

If you want to see something astonishing, lookup on X the cross by Paxtons attorney of ranger Maxwell.


50 posted on 09/09/2023 5:30:25 PM PDT by e_castillo
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51 posted on 09/10/2023 8:00:32 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Putin should skip ahead to where he kills himself in the bunker.)
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To: Theodore R.

It’s amazing. Then again, the people have allowed these clowns to amass too much power and insulate themselves.

Lots of folks say that this thing can’t be dealt with at the ballot box. I disagree. I think it can as long as the people take a long hard look at who they’re voting for and stop giving these clowns ‘one more chance’.


52 posted on 09/10/2023 9:24:36 AM PDT by qaz123
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To: Brian Griffin

That donation was only .0371% of the total money Paxton raised. Pretty much nothing.


53 posted on 09/10/2023 12:37:11 PM PDT by WASCWatch ( WASC)
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To: e_castillo

Ranger Maxwell gad good intentions when invited in to do an investigation. He should have withdrawn as soon as he figured out an investigation was bullshit. He was devastated while walking out of the room.

He was so devastated, the attorney questioning him followed him out of the Senate Chamber. They have know each other for 3-4 decades and had the highest regard for the integrity for each other. The attorney throughout his cross-examination showed the ultimate respect for him by continually referring to him as Ranger Marshall.


54 posted on 09/10/2023 12:51:30 PM PDT by WASCWatch ( WASC)
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To: WASCWatch

Make that Ranger Maxwell.


55 posted on 09/10/2023 12:52:18 PM PDT by WASCWatch ( WASC)
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To: MtnClimber

Michael Quinn Sullivan @MQSullivan (Sep 15, 2023)
Closing remarks by LtGov @DanPatrick

https://twitter.com/MQSullivan/status/1703130223066087679

after the full acquittal by the majority of the Senate in the #PaxtonimpeachmentTrial.

Every Texan needs to listen to what he said and how he said it.

This might be the most important speech made by a lieutenant governor in Texas history.


56 posted on 09/16/2023 5:02:08 PM PDT by Texas Fossil (Texas is not about where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind and Attitude.)
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