The accusations were included in the impeachment charges brought against Mr Paxton last year. Tuesday’s delay is a short-term victory for Mr Paxton, who has yet to be put under oath to respond to myriad legal claims against him. Mr Paxton has denied wrongdoing but has vigorously worked to avoid being deposed. Lawyers for the former aides for Mr Paxton called it a blatant attempt to avoid testifying. Mr Paxton insisted that the move was not an admission of guilt but rather an attempt to end what he said was a costly and politically motivated lawsuit.

Source: The Times January 31, 2024 05:17 UTC