{"id":2022253,"date":"2023-09-05T14:09:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T18:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ken-paxton-impeachment-trial-proceeds-as-gop-controlled-state-senate-refuses-to-dismiss-charges\/"},"modified":"2023-09-05T14:11:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T18:11:22","slug":"ken-paxton-impeachment-trial-proceeds-as-gop-controlled-state-senate-refuses-to-dismiss-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ken-paxton-impeachment-trial-proceeds-as-gop-controlled-state-senate-refuses-to-dismiss-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP-controlled state Senate refuses to dismiss charges, Ken Paxton impeachment trial moves forward."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fken-paxton-impeachment-trial-proceeds-as-gop-controlled-state-senate-refuses-to-dismiss-charges%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2022253&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 Impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton Faces Trial as GOP Senators Deny Attempts to Block Proceedings<\/h2>\n<p>In a surprising turn of events, the GOP-controlled state Senate dealt a\u2063 blow\u2062 to Attorney General Ken Paxton by\u200c rejecting\u2062 all 10 attempts made by his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-cannon-issues-ruling-against-trump-prosecutors-in-big-order\/\" title=\"Judge Cannon rules against Trump prosecutors in major case.\">defense\u2062 attorney<\/a> \u2063to halt the trial. This \u2063rare display of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-democrats-push-reformed-voting-rights-laws\/\" title=\"Biden administration, Democrats push reformed voting rights laws\">bipartisan support<\/a> from Republicans and Democrats allows the trial to proceed, \u2062capturing the attention of the nation.<\/p>\n<h3>High Stakes for Paxton<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2063 fate of Paxton, who was suspended without pay after being impeached on 20 \u200dcounts by the state \u2062House,\u200b hangs \u200bin the balance. The trial will determine \u2063whether the \u2063third-term conservative\u2064 lawyer is guilty\u200c of 16 articles \u200bof impeachment, including charges\u2064 of bribery and abuse of public \u200ctrust.<\/p>\n<p>Paxton, accompanied by\u200c his wife, State Sen. Angela Paxton, arrived at the\u200d trial early in the morning. They acknowledged their \u200bsupporters in the gallery, creating \u2063a sense of\u200c anticipation for the \u200cproceedings.<\/p>\n<h3>Public Interest and Demonstrations<\/h3>\n<p>The trial has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ken-paxton-impeachment-trial-proceeds-as-gop-controlled-state-senate-refuses-to-dismiss-charges\/\" title=\"GOP-controlled state Senate refuses to dismiss charges, Ken Paxton impeachment trial moves forward.\">attracted significant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-you-need-to-know-about-trumps-latest-drug-pricing-moves\/\" title=\"What You Need To Know About Trump\u2019s Latest Drug Pricing Moves\">public interest<\/a><\/a>, with spectators lining\u200d up outside the state Capitol to witness \u200dthe historic event. State troopers from \u200dthe Texas Department\u2064 of Public Safety were present \u200bto ensure order and security.<\/p>\n<p>While only a \u200bfew protesters were seen outside the Capitol,\u200c their message was clear: &#8220;Restore \u200chonor\u200b and integrity to your party. Convict him.&#8221; The\u2064 atmosphere was \u200dcharged with tension as the trial began.<\/p>\n<h3>An \u200dUphill Battle for Paxton<\/h3>\n<p>Paxton&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illegal-immigrant-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murder-of-mollie-tibbetts\/\" title=\"Illegal Immigrant Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Of Mollie Tibbetts\">defense team attempted<\/a> \u2062to dismiss all articles of impeachment, arguing a lack of evidence. However, their efforts were met with a resounding 24-6 vote\u200c against Paxton by \u2063the largely Republican \u200cSenate.<\/p>\n<p>With a two-thirds Senate support required for any motion or vote during the trial, Paxton faces an uphill battle. The pretrial proceedings \u2063already revealed divisions among Republican senators, indicating potential challenges for Paxton&#8217;s defense.<\/p>\n<h3>Protocols and Proceedings<\/h3>\n<p>Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, overseeing\u2064 the trial, outlined the protocols \u2064for \u2064the proceedings. Each side, including\u200c the House managers and Attorney General Paxton, will have designated \u200btime for\u2064 opening\u200c statements, \u2063presentation of\u2064 evidence, rebuttal evidence, and final arguments.<\/p>\n<h3>Paxton&#8217;s Political\u2062 Legacy<\/h3>\n<p>Paxton, a staunch ally of former President Donald\u200c Trump, has\u2064 been a prominent figure\u2064 in Texas politics. Known for his legal\u200c battles against the Biden administration, Paxton&#8217;s focus has now shifted as he fights\u2064 to clear\u2062 his name.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b impeachment \u2062proceedings surrounding Paxton have raised questions about Trump&#8217;s influence within the Republican\u2062 Party. Some GOP operatives suggest that the party&#8217;s willingness to pursue one of its own \u200cmay indicate a shift in grassroots support.<\/p>\n<p>Paxton&#8217;s trial marks \u2063a significant \u2062moment in Texas history, as he becomes only \u200cthe third official \u2062in \u200cthe state&#8217;s 200\u200b years to face impeachment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Impeached AG Ken Paxton faced a setback in Texas as GOP-led Senate rejected all 10 defense attempts to halt his trial. 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