The GOP-controlled Texas Senate has acquitted state Attorney General Ken Paxton on 16 articles of impeachment, including bribery, obstruction of justice, conspiracy, and abuse of public trust. The charges were related to Paxton's relationship with a wealthy donor. The trial has ended, and investigative reporter Tony Plohetski from the Austin American-Statesman discusses the trial and what might happen next.

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