Whistleblowers Fired After Reporting Paxton to FBI Vow to Continue Legal Fight for Truth and Justice

Four whistleblowers fired after reporting Paxton to FBI vow to continue legal fight, seek truth and justice
Whistleblowers argue Paxton failed to uphold settlement agreement, want to lift abatement and return case to active court docket
Whistleblowers want to examine documents, put Paxton and others under oath in ways the impeachment trial could not
Whistleblowers push back on claims they initiated settlement talks, say Paxton's office did
Whistleblowers warn Paxton acquittal could chill reporting of wrongdoing, stand by decision to report him to FBI

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9/25/2023

Whistleblowers Seek to Revive Lawsuit Against Ken Paxton After Impeachment Acquittal

A group of whistleblowers who reported Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to the FBI are seeking to resume their lawsuit against him after his acquittal on corruption charges, as they never received a $3.3 million settlement that was struck earlier this year.

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Texas AG Paxton faces whistleblower trial after state Supreme Court denies dismissal request

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