Prosecutors in the impeachment of AG KenPaxtonTX have expanded their investigation into his real estate dealings. The dealings under scrutiny are $3.5 million worth of properties purchased by Paxton & his family after he came under federal investigation.
The dealings under scrutiny are $3.5 million worth of properties purchased by Paxton and his family after he came under federal investigation, the Wall Street Journal revealed. Purchased from July 2021 to April 2022, the properties include residences in Oklahoma, Hawaii, Utah, and Florida. The reason for the investigators' suspicion is the large amount spent, all with Paxton's salary of $153,750 a year, in addition to his wife's $7,200 as a state senator.
“General Paxton decided to direct much of his long-term savings from a brokerage account to real estate,” Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing him in the impeachment trial, said. “He did so at a time with low interest rates, believing it was a better long-term investment to provide for his family. There is nothing more to it than that.”
Paxton's impeachment currently is unrelated to his private wealth; the attorney general is being impeached over accusations of bribery, obstruction of justice, and misappropriation of public resources. Most of these are centered on whistleblower accusations of misconduct in an investigation into a friend and political donor of Paxton's.The evidence presented to the Texas House was seen by 121 state representatives, nearly half of whom were Republicans, as sufficient to impeach Paxton.
However, if investigators suspect wrongdoing around the purchase of his residences, charges could be added. The new discoveries could also be added as evidence to support the bribing charges.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
What Ken Paxton’s impeachment crisis shares in common with Texas’ only removalWatchdog Dave Lieber: Like Ken Paxton’s case, the 1917 impeachment of a governor involved a husband and wife
Weiterlesen »
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Property-Buying Spree Under InvestigationA $3.5 million property-buying spree by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his family is now being scrutinized as part of his impeachment investigation.
Weiterlesen »
Trial date set for Austin developer Nate Paul linked to allegations against AG Ken PaxtonJury selection and the trial are set for Monday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m. in an Austin courtroom.
Weiterlesen »
Road-tripping for Fourth of July? Get your vehicle ready with these tipsAAA Texas expects a record 3.2 million Texas road-trippers this holiday weekend.
Weiterlesen »
Trial date set for Austin developer Nate Paul who is linked to allegations against AG Ken PaxtonJury selection and the trial are set for Monday, August 14 at 9:30 a.m. in an Austin courtroom.
Weiterlesen »
WSJ News Exclusive | Impeachment Investigators Look Into Texas Attorney General’s Real-Estate SpreeInvestigators helping prosecute impeachment charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have expanded their probe to a property-buying spree
Weiterlesen »