US EditionJustice Department declined to prosecute Texas AG Paxton in final weeks of Biden’s term: AP
- The Justice Department decided not to prosecute Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, ending a corruption investigation linked to his political donor support, as reported by The Associated Press.
- This resolution followed a federal probe initiated due to allegations from Paxton's inner circle regarding misuse of office to benefit a political donor.
- Paxton faced various allegations, including bribery and abuse of office, but was acquitted of impeachment charges in Texas and is considering a run for U.S. Senate.
- Whistleblowers have accused Paxton of bribery and abuse of office, and they stand by their claims despite the DOJ's decision not to pursue charges.
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Justice Department declined to prosecute Texas AG Ken Paxton in final weeks of Biden’s term, AP sources say
The decision not to bring charges resolved the high-stakes federal probe before President Donald Trump's new Justice Department leadership could even take action on an investigation sparked by allegations from Paxton's inner circle that the Texas Republican abused his office to aid a political donor.
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Justice Department declined to prosecute Texas AG Paxton in final weeks of Biden's term: AP sources
The Justice Department decided in the final weeks of Biden's term not to prosecute Paxton, effectively ending the investigation that cast a shadow over the career of a close ally of President Trump.
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