Defense presents its case on day 8
Paxton's team called witnesses to refute seven days of testimony that Paxton abused his power and broke the law to help Austin real estate developer and campaign donor Nate Paul.
Paxton's team called witnesses to refute seven days of testimony that Paxton abused his power and broke the law to help Austin real estate developer and campaign donor Nate Paul.
Paxton whistleblower Blake Brickman testifies
Blake Brickman, one of 4 whistleblowers who received a $3.3 million settlement in a lawsuit against the Office of the Attorney General, explains why he wanted to sue and the conditions he wanted in order to settle the suit.
Blake Brickman, one of 4 whistleblowers who received a $3.3 million settlement in a lawsuit against the Office of the Attorney General, explains why he wanted to sue and the conditions he wanted in order to settle the suit.
Paxton Impeachment Trial: Where things stand
FOX 4's Shaun Rabb and Steven Dial discuss the testimony and evidence presented in the trial so far and what to expect as we move forward.
FOX 4's Shaun Rabb and Steven Dial discuss the testimony and evidence presented in the trial so far and what to expect as we move forward.
Paxton Impeachment Trial: Day 8 Morning Highlights
Justin Gordon, the OAG assistant Attorney General and Division Chief of Open Records, and Austin Kinghorn, the associate deputy attorney general for legal counsel, testify on Sept. 14, 2023.
Justin Gordon, the OAG assistant Attorney General and Division Chief of Open Records, and Austin Kinghorn, the associate deputy attorney general for legal counsel, testify on Sept. 14, 2023.
Trump weighs in on Texas AG Ken Paxton impeachment trial, argues 'establishment RINOs' want to 'undo' election
The message from Trump, the only federal official to ever be impeached twice, came as Paxton's attorneys were set to begin presenting their defense Thursday.
The message from Trump, the only federal official to ever be impeached twice, came as Paxton's attorneys were set to begin presenting their defense Thursday.
Paxton's mistress doesn't testify in impeachment trial
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's defense is set to begin calling witnesses today in his impeachment trial. Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick deemed Laura Olson, Paxton's mistress, "unable to testify."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's defense is set to begin calling witnesses today in his impeachment trial. Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick deemed Laura Olson, Paxton's mistress, "unable to testify."
Ken Paxton's mistress 'unavailable to testify'
Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial almost came to an abrupt end on Wednesday night.
Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial almost came to an abrupt end on Wednesday night.
Ken Paxton impeachment trial | Paxton's mistress 'unavailable to testify,' prosecutors rest
Ken Paxton's alleged mistress, Laura Olson, was called to the stand, but was deemed "unable to testify."
Ken Paxton's alleged mistress, Laura Olson, was called to the stand, but was deemed "unable to testify."
Paxton Impeachment Trial: House managers mistakenly rest
Rusty Hardin, a member of the prosecution, mistakenly rests his case. An attempt to correct the mistake is rejected by Lt. Gov. Patrick.
Rusty Hardin, a member of the prosecution, mistakenly rests his case. An attempt to correct the mistake is rejected by Lt. Gov. Patrick.
Paxton Impeachment Trial: Senators debating dismissal
Ken Paxton's defense team is asking for a 'directed verdict', which allows the Senate jurors to vote on the dismissal of the articles of impeachment.
Ken Paxton's defense team is asking for a 'directed verdict', which allows the Senate jurors to vote on the dismissal of the articles of impeachment.
Paxton?s alleged mistress deemed unavailable to testify
It was announced that Paxton's alleged mistress, Laura Olson, was present at the Capitol, but was "deemed unavailable to testify."
It was announced that Paxton's alleged mistress, Laura Olson, was present at the Capitol, but was "deemed unavailable to testify."
Paxton mistress deemed 'unavailable to testify'
After being called to testify by House managers Laura Olson, AG Paxton's alleged mistress, was deemed "unavailable to testify." Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says both sides agreed to the decision.
After being called to testify by House managers Laura Olson, AG Paxton's alleged mistress, was deemed "unavailable to testify." Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says both sides agreed to the decision.
HIGHLIGHTS: Paxton's assistant Drew Wicker testifies
Watch key moments from morning testimony in the impeachment trial of Ken Paxton on Sept. 13. Ray Chester, the attorney for the charity that sued Paxton donor Nate Paul, took the stand first Wednesday morning. Paxton's former assistant Andrew Wick then answered questions from both the prosecution and defense.
Watch key moments from morning testimony in the impeachment trial of Ken Paxton on Sept. 13. Ray Chester, the attorney for the charity that sued Paxton donor Nate Paul, took the stand first Wednesday morning. Paxton's former assistant Andrew Wick then answered questions from both the prosecution and defense.
Shaun Rabb discusses Ken Paxton's impeachment trial
FOX 4's Shaun Rabb joins Good Day to talk about the latest testimony in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial. Most of Tuesday's testimony was from a young attorney Paxton hired to investigate complaints made by his real estate developer friend Nate Paul. That was after everyone in the AG's office refused to work on the case.
FOX 4's Shaun Rabb joins Good Day to talk about the latest testimony in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial. Most of Tuesday's testimony was from a young attorney Paxton hired to investigate complaints made by his real estate developer friend Nate Paul. That was after everyone in the AG's office refused to work on the case.
Lawyer says Paxton never paid him for Nate Paul work
The latest witness to testify in the Texas attorney general's impeachment trial says he helped carry out the investigation at the center of the accusations against the AG. Brandon Cammack said Ken Paxton fired him weeks later and refused to pay the $14K invoice he submitted for the work he did to investigate a wealthy donor's complaints.
The latest witness to testify in the Texas attorney general's impeachment trial says he helped carry out the investigation at the center of the accusations against the AG. Brandon Cammack said Ken Paxton fired him weeks later and refused to pay the $14K invoice he submitted for the work he did to investigate a wealthy donor's complaints.
Ken Paxton impeachment trial | Outside lawyer says he was fired by Paxton team, was not paid for work
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he expects the Senate jury to begin deliberations by Thursday afternoon or Friday.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he expects the Senate jury to begin deliberations by Thursday afternoon or Friday.
HIGHLIGHTS: Paxton whistleblower on Mitte Foundation
Darren McCarty, the former deputy attorney general over civil litigation, describes Attorney General Ken Paxton's interest in a lawsuit involving the Mitte Foundation and Paxton donor Nate Paul's company. McCarty called the actions taken by the AG's office unethical and said it made the state look bad.
Darren McCarty, the former deputy attorney general over civil litigation, describes Attorney General Ken Paxton's interest in a lawsuit involving the Mitte Foundation and Paxton donor Nate Paul's company. McCarty called the actions taken by the AG's office unethical and said it made the state look bad.
Lawyer says he felt ?rug was pulled out? from under him
The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton got underway on Tuesday with a young lawyer at the center of much of the controversy on the stand.
The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton got underway on Tuesday with a young lawyer at the center of much of the controversy on the stand.
Paxton Impeachment Trial: Defense questions Cammack
Brandon Cammack, an outside lawyer hired by the Office of the Attorney General to investigate claims made by Paxton donor Nate Paul, answers questions from defense lawyer Dan Cogdell about the specific impeachment article involving Cammack, a refusal of payment and Paxton's claim that he was just looking for the truth.
Brandon Cammack, an outside lawyer hired by the Office of the Attorney General to investigate claims made by Paxton donor Nate Paul, answers questions from defense lawyer Dan Cogdell about the specific impeachment article involving Cammack, a refusal of payment and Paxton's claim that he was just looking for the truth.
HIGHLIGHTS: Lawyer on US Marshals coming to office
Brandon Cammack, an outside lawyer whose controversial hiring angered many in the office of the attorney general, describes working with Paxton donor Nate Paul's lawyer, when US Marshals came to his office and a Starbucks meeting where he was told he was not being paid.
Brandon Cammack, an outside lawyer whose controversial hiring angered many in the office of the attorney general, describes working with Paxton donor Nate Paul's lawyer, when US Marshals came to his office and a Starbucks meeting where he was told he was not being paid.