The Texas House of Representatives has approved the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton on charges of bribery, breach of public trust and unfitness for office.
Paxton, who is close to former US President Donald Trump, has been under investigation by the FBI (federal police) for several years for allegedly using his position to help a donor, and is charged with fraud, a crime for which he has not yet been convicted. judge.
On Saturday, the state’s Republican-led House of Representatives voted 121 in favor and 23 against to open impeachment proceedings against the prosecutor, who was suspended as required by state law.