FBI arrests Texas businessman at the centre of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton
FBI agents on Thursday arrested a businessman at the centre of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a day after his defence presented evidence that was intended to counter bribery allegations but raised new questions about the two men’s dealings.
Paul’s troubled real estate empire has been the focus of federal scrutiny for years, and agents searched his Austin offices and palatial home in 2019. The wire transfer was dated Oct. 1, 2020 – the same day seven of Paxton’s top deputies signed a letter informing the head of human resources at the Texas attorney general’s office that they had reported Paxton to the FBI over accusations of bribery, abuse of office and improper influence.
Paul, who also employed a woman with whom Paxton acknowledged having an extramarital affair, has denied bribing Paxton. In a deposition, Paul described Sagiraju as an “independent contractor” and said he didn’t remember how they first met. Since becoming just the third sitting official in Texas history to be impeached, Paxton has attacked the proceedings as politically motivated and rushed, saying he was never given the chance to rebut the accusations in the Texas House of Representatives.
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