A Texas district court judge has awarded over $6 million to four whistleblowers who were fired after reporting Attorney General Ken Paxton to the FBI.
By newsfactsnetwork
Judge Catherine Mauzy ruled Friday that the Office of the Attorney General violated the Texas Whistleblower Act by retaliating against the employees.
The court found the plaintiffs were dismissed after accusing Paxton of misusing his office to benefit Austin real estate developer Nate Paul, who allegedly employed a woman with whom Paxton was having an affair. Paxton has denied the allegations, including accusations of bribery.
“The court hereby renders judgment for plaintiffs,” Mauzy wrote, stating the whistleblowers acted in “good faith” and that the OAG did not dispute the lawsuit’s claims or damages.
Paxton called the ruling “ridiculous” and said he plans to appeal. He previously agreed to a $3.3 million settlement, but the Texas House rejected using public funds and instead launched its own investigation, which led to his 2023 impeachment. The Senate later acquitted him.
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