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Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal to end securities fraud charges after 9 years

Paxton avoids trial by reaching an agreement with prosecutors, maintaining his position as attorney general.
The case stems from allegations of defrauding investors in a tech startup before Paxton's election to his current role.
Six months prior, Paxton was acquitted of corruption charges in a Texas Senate impeachment trial.

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The Guardian

Texas attorney general reaches deal to dismiss securities fraud charges

Ken Paxton must pay $300,000 to victims and complete 100 hours of community service as part of dealProsecutors on Tuesday announced an agreement with the Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, that would ultimately dismiss securities fraud charges he has been facing for nearly a decade.Under the 18-month, pre-trial agreement, the special prosecutors in the case would drop three felony counts against Paxton. As part of the deal, Paxton must pay full…

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Associated Press News

Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal to end securities fraud charges after 9 years

Prosecutors have announced a deal with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to drop securities fraud charges that were pending against him for nearly a decade. The resolution of Paxton’s criminal

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USA Today

Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal to resolve securities fraud charges before April trial

Brought in 2015 and resolved Tuesday, the charges stem from allegations that Ken Paxton sought the investments without disclosing the company was paying him.

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abc News

Prosecutors announce deal that drops nearly decade-old securities fraud charges against Texas AG Ken Paxton

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The Washington Post

Texas AG Ken Paxton makes deal to avoid felony securities trial

Ken Paxton was accused nearly a decade ago of defrauding investors at a Dallas-area tech company. He had pleaded not guilty before reaching a deal Tuesday.

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