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Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
The campaign says the records could show whether Paxton’s sworn testimony raises ethics concerns as voters weigh his Senate bid.
- On Wednesday, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico's campaign planned to ask a Collin County court to unseal transcripts of two depositions given by Attorney General Ken Paxton regarding a securities fraud dispute.
- Republican Cynthia Wheless, the district judge presiding over the civil case involving Unity Resources, kept the documents sealed for more than four years; Paxton was connected to the company but was not a named defendant in the settled dispute.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Paxton acknowledged providing privileged records to his lawyer, Mitch Little, and reportedly could not recall answers about 90 times during the deposition. Paxton's campaign called the reporting "blatant lies."
- Talarico's lawyers argued the depositions are "of immense public importance given Paxton's candidacy" for Senate, contending that withholding them violates the constitutional guarantee that judicial proceedings remain open to public scrutiny.
- Talarico is emphasizing past accusations to appeal to voters, an approach Paxton dismisses as politically motivated smears; similar tactics have failed to derail the attorney general in previous campaigns, including his recent primary victory.
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Talarico campaign will ask court to unseal Paxton depositions
The petition, to be filed in Collin County, seeks the transcripts from two rounds of testimony Paxton gave as part of a legal clash that entangled his financial adviser and former business associates.
·Austin, United States
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Loonie PoliticsTalarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, wants to reveal depositions involving his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton.
·Seattle, United States
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Talarico wants to unearth Paxton's depositions to keep focus on opponent's past in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, wants to reveal depositions involving his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton.
·New York, United States
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