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Texas Whistleblowers Awarded $6.6 Million Against AG Ken Paxton

Four whistleblowers receive $6.6 million for being fired after reporting AG Ken Paxton to the FBI for alleged misconduct.

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  2. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrongfully fired whistleblowers, judge rules - Washington Examiner

    The court found that the former employees were fired in retaliation for reporting allegations that Paxton was his using his office to accept bribes from an Austin real estate developer who employed a woman with whom he was having an extramarital affair.

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrongfully fired whistleblowers, judge rules - Washington Examiner

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  4. Whistleblowers Who Reported Texas AG to FBI Awarded $6.6M

    It should shock all Texans that their chief law enforcement officer, Ken Paxton, admitted to violating the law, but that is exactly what happened in this case.

    Whistleblowers Who Reported Texas AG to FBI Awarded $6.6M

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Updated: Apr 5th, 2025, 7:45 PM ET

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A Texas district court ordered Attorney General Ken Paxton to pay $6.6 million to four former employees who alleged they were fired for reporting him to the FBI over bribery claims. Judge Catherine Mauzy ruled that their dismissal violated the Texas Whistleblower Act. Paxton denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal the decision. This case follows a federal investigation into Paxton's conduct, resulting in his impeachment in 2023, though he was acquitted by the Senate. The Justice Department ceased its investigation in late 2020, amid ongoing political developments surrounding Paxton.

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  • A district court judge awarded $6.6 million to four whistleblowers who were fired for reporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to the FBI, affirming that their termination violated the Texas Whistleblower Act.

  • The court indicated the whistleblowers acted in good faith when making their allegations against Paxton, who has denied any wrongdoing or bribery.

  • The ruling has sparked outrage regarding accountability for public officials, with Paxton planning to appeal the decision.

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