FBI arrests Texas businessman linked to impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton
1 year, 6 months ago

FBI arrests Texas businessman linked to impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The FBI on Thursday arrested a businessman at the center of the scandal that led to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment, a move that came amid new questions about the men’s dealings raised by financial records the Republican’s lawyers made public to try to clear him of bribery allegations. The next year, eight of Paxton ’s top deputies reported the attorney general to the FBI on allegations of bribery and abusing his office to help Paul, including by hiring an outside lawyer to examine the developer’s claims of wrongdoing by federal agents. When it was remodeled two years later, Paxton’s former staff alleged in court documents, Paul “was involved in” the work. A different Austin contractor — not Cupertino Builders — received a federal grand jury subpoena in 2021 for records related to work on Paxton’s home that started in January 2020.

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Businessman who allegedly gave Ken Paxton bribes hit with new federal charges: report
1 year, 1 month ago

Businessman who allegedly gave Ken Paxton bribes hit with new federal charges: report

Raw Story  

The Texas businessman at the heart of the scandal that led to Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment has now been hit with a new round of federal charges, reported The Messenger on Wednesday. "Nate Paul pleaded not guilty in June to charges of making false statements to lenders, and the new superseding indictment adds charges related to allegedly defrauding business …

Texas businessman at center of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment facing new charges
1 year, 1 month ago

Texas businessman at center of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment facing new charges

Associated Press  

DALLAS — A Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton has been charged with additional federal crimes. The charges against Paul are the result of a yearslong FBI investigation that Paxton involved his office in, setting off a chain of events that led to a separate federal …

Texas businessman at center of AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment pleads not guilty to federal charges
1 year, 6 months ago

Texas businessman at center of AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment pleads not guilty to federal charges

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas real estate developer at the center of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment has pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements to banks that loaned him more than $170 million. Paul figures heavily in 20 articles of impeachment filed against Texas’ top law enforcement officer. There is no reference to Paxton in Paul’s indictment, …

Businessman linked to Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment charged with lying to get $172M in loans
1 year, 6 months ago

Businessman linked to Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment charged with lying to get $172M in loans

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to the historic impeachment of state Attorney General Ken Paxton was charged Friday with making false statements to mortgage lenders to obtain $172 million in loans. The federal indictment of real estate developer Nate Paul is the result of a yearslong FBI investigation — a probe …

Real estate investor central to Ken Paxton impeachment charged with 8 felonies
1 year, 6 months ago

Real estate investor central to Ken Paxton impeachment charged with 8 felonies

Raw Story  

Nate Paul, the Austin real estate investor central to allegations of illegal conduct by suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton, has been charged with eight counts of making false statements to financial institutions. Paxton was not mentioned in the indictment, nor was he discussed during a half-hour proceeding Friday in Austin's federal courthouse, where Paul appeared shackled and wearing a blue …

Texas AG Ken Paxton invites supporters to rally at state Capitol to protest vote to impeach
1 year, 6 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton invites supporters to rally at state Capitol to protest vote to impeach

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday urged his supporters to protest at the state Capitol when Republicans in the House of Representatives take up historic impeachment proceedings that threaten to oust him. Paxton, a 60-year-old Republican, decried the impeachment proceedings as “political theater” that will “inflict lasting damage on the Texas House,” adding to his earlier …

FBI probe of Texas AG expands to look at home renovations
3 years, 10 months ago

FBI probe of Texas AG expands to look at home renovations

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The FBI is investigating renovations made to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s million-dollar home as part of an ongoing probe into allegations that the state’s highest-ranking attorney illegally helped a wealthy donor, according to records obtained by The Associated Press. Following the remarkable revolt that riled Texas politics, all of Paxton’s accusers quit or were fired and four …

AP Explains: The FBI is investigating Texas AG Ken Paxton
4 years, 1 month ago

AP Explains: The FBI is investigating Texas AG Ken Paxton

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AP Explains: The FBI is investigating Texas AG Ken Paxton
4 years, 1 month ago

AP Explains: The FBI is investigating Texas AG Ken Paxton

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The FBI recently opened a criminal investigation into claims that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton abused his office to benefit a wealthy donor. The FBI’s interest in Texas’ top law enforcement official arose from a rebellion by Paxton’s top deputies, who accused him of breaking the law by using his office to help a wealthy donor with a …

AP Sources: FBI is investigating Texas attorney general
4 years, 1 month ago

AP Sources: FBI is investigating Texas attorney general

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The FBI is investigating allegations that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton broke the law in using his office to benefit a wealthy donor, according to two people with knowledge of the probe. Federal agents are looking into claims by former members of Paxton’s staff that the high-profile Republican committed bribery, abuse of office and other crimes to help …

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