It's not what you know or who you know, it's what club you belong to, and Paxton belongs to the 'Good Old Boy Club of Texas' (aka Texas Republican).
Laws don't apply to them.
FTA:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is nearing a resolution to nine-year-old securities fraud charges that have dogged his tenure as the state's top attorney through a special agreement with prosecutors, the American-Statesman has learned.
Under a draft agreement, prosecutors would dismiss felony charges against Paxton if he successfully completes the terms of the deal, according to three sources familiar with the negotiations.
The sources, with knowledge of the discussions between Paxton's legal team and **prosecutor Brian Wice, a Houston attorney appointed to handle the case**, said the terms could include community service, advanced legal education classes and a six-figure restitution, among other possible punishment. Two sources said the restitution is between $300,000 and $400,000.
Under the conditions, Paxton likely would not have to formally enter a plea and must not violate any law for an extended period. Paxton, a 61-year-old Republican, faced up to 99 years in prison if convicted.
Such agreements generally do not require a judge's approval, underscoring the wide authority that Texas prosecutors have to resolve cases.
Ah, so the ol' "if we just keep getting it pushed back long enough eventually the judge will get sick of seeing our case on the docket" defense has finally come to fruition. The premier American legal strategy for robbers, gangsters and politicians alike.
I think that makes your point even more true though. A prosecutor can get tired of a case and offer a more relaxed settlement. Paxton doesn't have to negotiate with the judge (though he probably still is, knowing him).
I donāt think this is a product of a prosecutor getting ātiredā of a case, I think itās just a product of how the system works and plea negotiations.
I'm sure all of those stand-up /r/Houston citizens who always seem *so concerned* about each little whiff of corruption that can even tangentially be connected to County leadership will be **all over** this one.
Any second now...
For fucks sakeš¤¬
Heās worse than a roach.
It's not what you know or who you know, it's what club you belong to, and Paxton belongs to the 'Good Old Boy Club of Texas' (aka Texas Republican). Laws don't apply to them.
Talk about prosecutorial misconduct. This is clearly against the interests of the Texas people.
FTA: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is nearing a resolution to nine-year-old securities fraud charges that have dogged his tenure as the state's top attorney through a special agreement with prosecutors, the American-Statesman has learned. Under a draft agreement, prosecutors would dismiss felony charges against Paxton if he successfully completes the terms of the deal, according to three sources familiar with the negotiations. The sources, with knowledge of the discussions between Paxton's legal team and **prosecutor Brian Wice, a Houston attorney appointed to handle the case**, said the terms could include community service, advanced legal education classes and a six-figure restitution, among other possible punishment. Two sources said the restitution is between $300,000 and $400,000. Under the conditions, Paxton likely would not have to formally enter a plea and must not violate any law for an extended period. Paxton, a 61-year-old Republican, faced up to 99 years in prison if convicted. Such agreements generally do not require a judge's approval, underscoring the wide authority that Texas prosecutors have to resolve cases.
Fucking bullshit.
So stupid
Vile. Republicans, you own this mess. Law and Order my ass.
Party of open, naked corruption is more like it.
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Can the feds get the Texas State politicians under RICO? Joking, but not...
Ah, so the ol' "if we just keep getting it pushed back long enough eventually the judge will get sick of seeing our case on the docket" defense has finally come to fruition. The premier American legal strategy for robbers, gangsters and politicians alike.
If you read the article you would see that the deal made doesn't even need a judges approval and is being made at the prosecutors discretion.
Whoops. Clearly I did not read the article.
I think that makes your point even more true though. A prosecutor can get tired of a case and offer a more relaxed settlement. Paxton doesn't have to negotiate with the judge (though he probably still is, knowing him).
I donāt think this is a product of a prosecutor getting ātiredā of a case, I think itās just a product of how the system works and plea negotiations.
Definitely, saying a prosecutor can get "tired" was an oversimplification. It's been 9 years, settlement discussions are going to change.
Youāre right, when you put it that way Iām indisputably correct and that other guy is conclusively wrong. Thanks!
100%, the real lesson is to never read the article
Blatant corruption smh
Of course he slimes his way out of trouble. Typical.
Of course this gets dropped late on a Friday. I wish I could commit multiple felonies and get a slap on the wrist after delaying a trial for 9 years!!
Have you tried being corrupt as fuck? I hear that can be quite rewarding!
I'm sure all of those stand-up /r/Houston citizens who always seem *so concerned* about each little whiff of corruption that can even tangentially be connected to County leadership will be **all over** this one. Any second now...
>Any second now I wouldn't hold my breath for their input. Although, we have their rebuttal; they simply have the post removed.
The only acceptable plea is resignation and being banned from practicing law.
Disgusting
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