Ken Paxton Snags Deal to Avoid Securities Fraud Charges
Jon Shapley/Houston Chronicle via Getty ImagesTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached a deal with prosecutors on Tuesday that will bring an end to a nearly decade-long legal battle over allegations of securities fraud.Paxton agreed to pay $271,000 in restitution to his alleged victims within 18 months, according to prosecutor Brian Wice. He must also complete 100 hours of community service and attend legal education classes. The deal, which comes two weeks before Paxton’s trial was expected to