Coverage dated May 5, 2022

Ken Paxton says he’s being sued by the state bar for misconduct over his lawsuit challenging the 2020 election

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A few hours after saying he was being sued by the bar, Paxton’s office announced an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation.

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Washington Times
Texas AG says state bar is suing him over 2020 election challenge (opens Washington Times)
Published May 5, 2022
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Friday that the state bar plans to sue him over his failed efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election based on bogus claims of fraud, raising yet another legal danger as the embattled Republican is locked in a primary runoff.
Tucson
Texas AG says bar is suing him over 2020 election challenge (opens Tucson)
Published May 5, 2022
Tucson's feed description
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says that the state bar plans to sue him over his failed efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election based on bogus claims of fraud.
KAGS Bryan
Ken Paxton says he’s being sued by the state bar for misconduct over his lawsuit challenging the 2020 election (opens KAGS Bryan)
Published May 5, 2022
KAGS Bryan's feed description
A few hours after saying he was being sued by the bar, Paxton’s office announced an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation.
The Guardian
Texas attorney general says state bar plans to sue him over 2020 election lies (opens The Guardian)
Published May 5, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Ken Paxton filed a baseless lawsuit to US supreme seeking to overturn result claiming widespread voter fraud in key states

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