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TribCast: How does Nate Paul’s arrest affect Ken Paxton?

In this week’s episode, we discuss the arrest of Austin developer Nate Paul, what it might say about Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial and whether it makes Paxton more vulnerable to criminal prosecution.

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The electronic board during the vote to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on the House floor of the state Capitol on May 27, 2023 .
The electronic board during the vote to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on the House floor of the state Capitol on May 27. Credit: Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the arrest of Austin developer Nate Paul, what it might say about Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial and whether it makes Paxton more vulnerable to criminal prosecution. Our guest is Ross Garber, a lawyer who has represented five governors and one attorney general in impeachment proceedings.

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