Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Plea Deal in Securities Fraud Case

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a plea deal with prosecutors in a securities fraud case, agreeing to pay restitution, do community service, and take legal ethics classes. Charges will be dismissed if he fulfills the terms.

Key Points

  • Paxton agreed to pay approximately $300,000 in restitution, do 100 hours of community service, and take 15 hours of legal ethics classes
  • Charges will be dismissed if he completes the terms of the agreement
  • Paxton maintains his innocence and claims no wrongdoing

Pros

  • Charges could be dismissed if Paxton fulfills the terms of the plea deal
  • Avoids the possibility of facing years in state prison and hefty fines

Cons

  • Paxton is not pleading guilty to the charges
  • Case framed as politically motivated witch hunt