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CBS News
15-07-2025
- CBS News
Dallas man sentenced to 38 years in Collin County's first fentanyl murder conviction under new state law
A 27-year-old Dallas man has been sentenced for murder in the death of a young woman who overdosed on fentanyl, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced Tuesday. Gregory Noah Honesty, 27, will spend 38 years in prison. The investigation began in November 2023, when Collin County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an overdose call in Blue Ridge, Texas, according to a news release. When deputies arrived on the scene, they found a woman unresponsive and, despite being given multiple doses of Narcan, she was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The news release states that both drug paraphernalia and fentanyl pills were found at the scene. Phone records, social media lead to Honesty's arrest Investigators used phone records, Instagram messages, Cash App transactions and cellphone location data to piece together what happened before the victim's death, officials said in the news release. The data showed messages to set up a transaction and payment from the victim to Honesty. Also, according to the news release, location data tracked the victim traveling from Collin County to a Dallas spot that was sent from Honesty. Officials said following the sale of fentanyl, the victim drove back to her home in Blue Ridge, where she was later found dead less than 24 hours after the fentanyl transaction. First-ever murder conviction under new Texas fentanyl law Collin County officials said Honesty's conviction marked the county's first under Texas's new law allowing fentanyl delivery resulting in death to be prosecuted as murder. Ahead of Honesty's sentencing, testimony revealed that he'd been dealing drugs since 2017, and even continued selling fentanyl following his arrest and his posting bond in May of 2024. Honesty was arrested again in Grayson County on five new drug charges, and his bond was revoked in September of 2024, where he remained in custody leading up to his trial for the victim's death. "This case puts fentanyl dealers on notice," DA Willis said in a statement. "While no sentence can bring this promising young woman back, this conviction sends a clear message: if you deal fentanyl and someone dies, you will be prosecuted for murder. This is how we protect our community and hold poison peddlers accountable."
New York Times
12-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Texas Court Seals Records in Ken Paxton's Divorce Case
A state court on Friday ordered records in the divorce of Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas to be sealed, a day after his wife, State Senator Angela Paxton, filed a petition that accused Mr. Paxton of adultery. The order to seal the records in the case, in the 429th District Court in Collin County, north of Dallas, came after a request from Mrs. Paxton's lawyer. This means that further details of the high-profile split would not be available to the public in a case that could significantly affect the race for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas. Mr. Paxton, a firebrand conservative who is popular among Republican voters, is challenging Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary in 2026. Mr. Paxton has been leading in public polling. In a statement on Thursday, Mrs. Paxton said that she had filed for divorce 'on biblical grounds' and 'in light of recent discoveries,' suggesting that new events in their relationship had prompted her decision. The divorce petition said that the couple had not been living together since June 2024 and that the grounds for divorce included that Mr. Paxton 'has committed adultery.' Mr. Paxton said the couple's relationship was strained by the pressures of public life and 'countless political attacks' in his own statement on Thursday. He asked for privacy. The divorce announcement came as a shock in Texas. Mrs. Paxton had remained at her husband's side through years of criminal investigations, a state court indictment for securities fraud and an impeachment at the State Capitol in which Mr. Paxton was accused of abusing his office by doing favors for a real estate investor who helped him conceal an extramarital affair. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Angela Paxton accuses husband Ken Paxton of adultery in divorce petition, years after his highly publicized affair
Texas State Senator Angela Paxton, the estranged wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, accused her husband of adultery in the divorce papers she filed this week, court documents reveal. Publicly, Angela Paxton posted on X that she was seeking the separation 'on Biblical grounds,' adding: 'In light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage.' However, court records in Collin County note that the couple, who met as students and married in 1986, have not lived together for a year. The plaintiff is accusing the father of four and the grandfather of five of being unfaithful to her. 'The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities between petitioner and respondent that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation,' the records state. For his part, Paxton said on X: 'After facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives. 'I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with, and I remain committed to supporting our amazing children and grandchildren. I ask for your prayers and privacy at this time.' The extramarital affair alluded to in the filings first came to light two years ago during Paxton's impeachment trial in the Texas Senate, after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives impeached him in a 121-23 vote on May 27, 2023. Paxton was accused of, among other things, accepting bribes from a political donor, misusing public resources and making false statements regarding his financial interests, all of which he denied, complaining: 'RINOS [Republicans in Name Only] and far-left radicals have established a kangaroo court in the TX Lege. to eliminate America's most conservative Attorney General.' One article brought against Paxton alleged that Austin real estate developer Nate Paul had bribed him by securing a job for his mistress with his company World Class Holdings in 2019, with local woman Laura Olson subsequently outed as the woman in question by the media. She was revealed to be a four-time divorcee with two children who had been a stalwart of the Bexar County Republican Women's group for years, worked for Texas State Sen. Donna Campbell from 2013 to 2019 and previously dated San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry, standing by the latter when he was involved in a high-profile drink-driving accident. She was invited to bear witness at the trial, but senators were told she was 'unavailable to testify.' Paxton was ultimately acquitted on all 16 articles leveled against him, with his wife not entitled to vote due to conflict of interest grounds. He has also previously weathered an FBI investigation and an indictment in 2015 for state securities fraud (the charges were dismissed after he completed a pretrial restitution agreement). The AG is currently campaigning to challenge the state's senior Republican senator John Cornyn in next year's GOP primary, whom he has also labelled a 'RINO,' taking exception to Sen. Cornyn's condemnation of President Donald Trump in the wake of the Capitol riot, willingness to certify Joe Biden's election win in its aftermath and his support for Ukraine and tighter gun safety legislation. Disapproval at Paxton's treatment of his soon-to-be ex-wife could harm his ambitions to ascend to Washington, a flavor of which has already been given in a strongly-worded statement from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in support of the state senator. 'What Ken Paxton has put his family through is truly repulsive and disgusting,' NRSC Communications Director Joanna Rodriguez said on X. 'No one should have to endure what Angela Paxton has, and we pray for her as she chooses to stand up for herself and her family during this difficult time.'
The Independent
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Angela Paxton accuses husband Ken Paxton of adultery in divorce petition, years after his highly publicized affair
Texas State Senator Angela Paxton, the estranged wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, accused her husband of adultery in the divorce papers she filed this week, court documents reveal. Publicly, Angela Paxton posted on X that she was seeking the separation 'on Biblical grounds,' adding: 'In light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage.' However, court records in Collin County note that the couple, who met as students and married in 1986, have not lived together for a year. The plaintiff is accusing the father of four and the grandfather of five of being unfaithful to her. 'The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities between petitioner and respondent that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation,' the records state. For his part, Paxton said on X: 'After facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives. 'I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with, and I remain committed to supporting our amazing children and grandchildren. I ask for your prayers and privacy at this time.' The extramarital affair alluded to in the filings first came to light two years ago during Paxton's impeachment trial in the Texas Senate, after the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives impeached him in a 121-23 vote on May 27, 2023. Paxton was accused of, among other things, accepting bribes from a political donor, misusing public resources and making false statements regarding his financial interests, all of which he denied, complaining: 'RINOS [Republicans in Name Only] and far-left radicals have established a kangaroo court in the TX Lege. to eliminate America's most conservative Attorney General.' One article brought against Paxton alleged that Austin real estate developer Nate Paul had bribed him by securing a job for his mistress with his company World Class Holdings in 2019, with local woman Laura Olson subsequently outed as the woman in question by the media. She was revealed to be a four-time divorcee with two children who had been a stalwart of the Bexar County Republican Women's group for years, worked for Texas State Sen. Donna Campbell from 2013 to 2019 and previously dated San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry, standing by the latter when he was involved in a high-profile drink-driving accident. She was invited to bear witness at the trial, but senators were told she was 'unavailable to testify.' Paxton was ultimately acquitted on all 16 articles leveled against him, with his wife not entitled to vote due to conflict of interest grounds. He has also previously weathered an FBI investigation and an indictment in 2015 for state securities fraud (the charges were dismissed after he completed a pretrial restitution agreement). The AG is currently campaigning to challenge the state's senior Republican senator John Cornyn in next year's GOP primary, whom he has also labelled a 'RINO,' taking exception to Sen. Cornyn's condemnation of President Donald Trump in the wake of the Capitol riot, willingness to certify Joe Biden 's election win in its aftermath and his support for Ukraine and tighter gun safety legislation. Disapproval at Paxton's treatment of his soon-to-be ex-wife could harm his ambitions to ascend to Washington, a flavor of which has already been given in a strongly-worded statement from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in support of the state senator. 'What Ken Paxton has put his family through is truly repulsive and disgusting,' NRSC Communications Director Joanna Rodriguez said on X. 'No one should have to endure what Angela Paxton has, and we pray for her as she chooses to stand up for herself and her family during this difficult time.'
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
State Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton
The Brief Sen. Angela Paxton has filed for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to court documents filed in Collin County. On X, Angela Paxton said she filed for divorce on "biblical grounds." Ken Paxton said they were starting a "new chapter" in their lives. COLLIN COUNTY, Texas - State Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce on Thursday from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to court records filed in Collin County. What they're saying "Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds," Angela Paxton said on X. "I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation. But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage." In her divorce petition, Angela Paxton accuses her husband of adultery. The petition notes they stopped living together more than a year ago. "The marriage has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities between Petitioner and Respondent that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation," court documents state. Angela Paxton was elected to the Texas Senate in 2019. The McKinney Republican represents a portion of North Texas that includes most of Collin County and all of Hunt and Rains counties. Ken Paxton was elected attorney general in 2015 after previously serving in both chambers of the Texas legislature. The other side "After facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives," Ken Paxton said on X. SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson noted that the two have made opposing spins on the situation. "Angela Paxton's tweet focuses much more on the misdeeds of Ken Paxton on presumably infidelity and the things that led to their breakup." "There's no way this can be spun in a positive way for him but he's clearly trying to diffuse the situation," Wilson continued. The attorney general announced in April he would challenge Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary for Cornyn's U.S. Senate seat. "I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with, and I remain committed to supporting our amazing children and grandchildren," Ken Paxton said. "I ask for your prayers and privacy at this time." The Paxtons met at Baylor University and have been married since 1986. The pair have four children and five grandchildren. "I move forward with complete confidence that God is always working everything together for the good of those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose," Angela Paxton said. Ken Paxton's tenure as attorney general has been marked with turmoil leading up to his impeachment trial in 2023. Paxton was acquitted on all 16 articles raised against him by the Texas Senate. Angela Paxton was not allowed to vote in the trial. During the trial, Ken Paxton was accused of having an affair with Laura Olson. She was called as a witness during the impeachment trial but was "deemed unavailable to testify." Last month, Paxton's felony securities fraud case was dismissed after he completed a pretrial diversion program. Paxton was accused of selling securities without a license and without disclosing to buyers that he was being paid. In March 2024, Paxton agreed to a pretrial intervention which required the attorney general to complete 100 hours of community service, 15 hours of legal ethics training and pay around $300,000 in restitution to the alleged victims. Thursday afternoon, the National Republican Senatorial Committee released a statement supporting Angela Paxton. "What Ken Paxton has put his family through is truly repulsive and disgusting. No one should have to endure what Angela Paxton has, and we pray for her as she chooses to stand up for herself and her family during this difficult time," NRSC Communications Director Joanna Rodriguez said. The Source Information in this article comes from posts on X from Angela and Ken Paxton and court records in Collin County, Texas.
