(CNN) Seven top aides to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have accused him of bribery, abuse of office and other potentially criminal offenses, according to a letter obtained Saturday by the Austin American-Statesman and television station KVUE. The letter, signed by the officials and dated Thursday, said it was a notice to Paxton's office that the aides had reported a "potential violation of law" by Paxton to the "appropriate law enforcement authority." "We have a good faith belief that the Attorney General is violating federal and/or state law, including prohibitions relating to improper influence, abuse of office, bribery and other potential criminal offenses," the letter says. CNN has not obtained a copy of the letter. In a statement sent to CNN Sunday, Paxton's office denied the allegations and said they were meant to obstruct an inquiry into alleged criminal behavior by other officials.

Source: CNN October 04, 2020 18:22 UTC