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Ken Paxton, prosecutors spar over grand jury records
Prosecutors and defense lawyers in the criminal case against Attorney General Ken Paxton are sparring over access to grand jury records.
Last week, Paxton’s lawyers sought to subpoena Collin County court reporters seeking “complete transcript and audio recordings” for the selection of four grand juries, including the one that eventually indicted Paxton for securities law violations related to business deals conducted before he became attorney general.
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Prosecutors oppose the move, calling it an improper fishing expedition.
Read more: http://www.statesman.com/news/news/ken-paxton-prosecutors-spar-over-grand-jury-record/nnxYR/ (subscription required)