Judge Orders Texas AG Paxton and Top Aides to Testify in Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Abuse of Office Allegations
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Judge orders Texas AG Ken Paxton and 3 top aides to sit for depositions in whistleblower lawsuit against Paxton.
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Whistleblowers are 4 former deputies who sued Paxton in 2020, alleging abuse of office to help donor.
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Whistleblowers previously sought $3.3M settlement but Texas House blocked using taxpayer $.
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Judge rejects Paxton side's motion to enforce earlier settlement; depositions to proceed.
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Paxton served with subpoena for deposition while at Austin restaurant having holiday lunch.