Key takeaways:
- Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI in connection to a scandal involving Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
- Financial records released by Paxton’s lawyers raised new questions about the men’s dealings.
- Paul was arrested on an unspecified federal felony charge and the scandal has been ongoing for some time, with Paxton facing a criminal investigation by the FBI and the Texas Rangers.
On Thursday, the FBI arrested Austin real estate developer Nate Paul in connection to a scandal involving Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. This arrest follows a yearslong federal investigation into Paul’s dealings.
The scandal began when Paxton involved his office in the investigation, leading to a chain of events that ultimately resulted in Paxton’s historic impeachment. Financial records released by Paxton’s lawyers in an attempt to clear him of bribery allegations raised new questions about the men’s dealings.
Paul was arrested on an unspecified federal felony charge. It is not yet known what the charge is.
The scandal has been ongoing for some time, with Paxton facing a criminal investigation by the FBI and the Texas Rangers. He has also been under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Texas Ethics Commission.
The arrest of Paul is the latest development in the ongoing scandal. It remains to be seen what the outcome of the investigation will be and whether Paxton will be exonerated or face further legal action.
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