"Texas AG Ken Paxton's Decade-Long Criminal Case Abruptly Ends"

The nine-year criminal case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on securities fraud charges has ended with an agreement for him to stay in office and pay nearly $300,000 in restitution. The case, which threatened Paxton's political career, was marked by delays and legal battles. Paxton also faced impeachment and accusations of corruption within his office. With the case behind him, Paxton plans to continue his political revenge campaign and may consider a primary challenge against Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.