Ken Paxton may get charges dropped in exchange for community service: report

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could get the charges against him dropped in exchange for community service and other considerations, according to report on Friday.

Paxton, who flipped out on President Joe Biden after Texas Republicans let him walk in an impeachment trial alleging corruption, still has pending criminal charges. But security fraud claims could be nixed, according to investigative reporter Tony Plohetski.

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"Texas AG Ken Paxton could see 9-year-old state security fraud charges dropped next week in a proposed deal with prosecutors that would require community service, a six-figure restitution and other punishment, three sources confirm," Plohetski said.

According to the report, "Paxton is nearing a resolution to nine-year-old securities fraud charges that have dogged his tenure as the state's top attorney through a special agreement with prosecutors, the American-Statesman has learned."

"Under a draft agreement, prosecutors would dismiss felony charges against Paxton if he successfully completes the terms of the deal, according to three sources familiar with the negotiations," it says. "The sources, with knowledge of the discussions between Paxton's legal team and prosecutor Brian Wice, a Houston attorney appointed to handle the case, said the terms could include community service, advanced legal education classes and a six-figure restitution, among other possible punishment. Two sources said the restitution is between $300,000 and $400,000."

It continues:

"Under the conditions, Paxton likely would not have to formally enter a plea and must not violate any law for an extended period. Paxton, a 61-year-old Republican, faced up to 99 years in prison if convicted," according to the news report. "Such agreements generally do not require a judge's approval, underscoring the wide authority that Texas prosecutors have to resolve cases."

You can read the full report at this link.