Video: Ken Paxton Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption Accusations

“Article 20, abuse of public trust while holding office as attorney general, Warren Kenneth Paxton used, misused or failed to use his official powers in a manner calculated to subvert the lawful operation of the government of the state of Texas, and obstruct the fair and impartial administration of justice, thereby bringing the Office of Attorney General into scandal and disrepute to the prejudice of public confidence in the government of this state, as shown by the acts described in one or more articles.” “Attorney General Paxton, how do you plead?” “Your honor, the attorney general is innocent and we plead not guilty.”