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James Gleick

A state rep got caught committing securities fraud. A grand jury indicted him on felony charges. Years passed. The defendant was elected attorney general. Years more passed.

Now he has agreed to accept punishment. He must pay nearly $300,000 in restitution, take legal ethics classes and perform 100 hours of community service.

And he remains attorney general.

Given these impossible facts—what state are we in?

nytimes.com/2024/03/26/us/poli

The New York Times · Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Reaches Deal to Avoid Criminal TrialBy J. David Goodman
Mar 26, 2024, 06:49 PM·Public·Mona for Mac
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James Gleick

Hint: He committed more crimes as attorney general (all the while under indictment for fraud), was impeached, and only escaped through a last-minute power play by wealthy right-wing donors.

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