Paxton Criticized for Lenient Deal in Child Sex Abuse Case

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Senator John Cornen's campaign is blasting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in their

Senate runoff over a super-linear deal for a child sex abuser.

Waco lawyer Adam Hoffman faced life behind bars for abusing a kid over three years,

but Paxton's office slashed it to two misdemeanors, just 30.

Days in jail, no sex offender registry. That initial plea from Paxton's team

offered zero extra jail time, but the judge shouted down flat.

Cornen's senior advisor called it one of the worst leniency cases in Texas history,

ripping Paxton for turning a brutal felony into a misdemeanor with.

Barely any punishment. Paxton stayed silent on the criticism,

like he has all raised long. Despite the hits, recent polls show Paxton pulling ahead.

The Republican runoff hits May 26th, with the winter squaring off against

Democrat James Tolerico, calm November 3rd. This Texas battles just.

Getting started.