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News in English (USA) / 05.04.2025 / 23:00

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Faces Legal Setback as Whistleblowers Win $6.6 Million

A Texas judge has ruled that Attorney General Ken Paxton wrongfully fired his former aides, who reported him to the FBI, and awarded them $6.6 million in a whistleblower case. The court found in favor of the whistleblowers, asserting they were unjustly dismissed and entitled to compensation. This decision follows multiple judgments affirming their claims, highlighting the legal challenges facing Paxton as he continues to contest the ruling and the fee awards.
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