25 News has evening anchor Todd Unger, reporter Dominique Leh and photographer JT Roome on hand for the impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
As of 5 p.m., proceedings wrapped up for the day after opening statements, a series of pretrial motions and even some pivotal witness testimony from the AG's office former "number two" prosecutor.
There weren't any widespread demonstrations or protests, but some Paxton fans did gather in the public viewing gallery. Public tickets were first come first serve, as was media viewing.
25 News also talked to Texans supportive of the proceedings, one woman saying it was "long overdue" Paxton was forced from office after years of allegations of wrongdoing.
Watch the clip above for a full recap.
#LIVE coverage of the trial (after lunch) is being shared on Facebook:
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Buzbee is going "full in" on press/media blaming, which again isn't surprising.
— Todd Unger (@ToddNEWS) September 5, 2023
"We're trying a case where we're getting prosecuted in the press."@25NewsKXXV
Buzbee blasting House Speaker Dade Phelan, which isn't surprising.
— Todd Unger (@ToddNEWS) September 5, 2023
"I have faith in this body you will actually see the evidence."
So AG paxton isn't in the chambers, which is causing some confusion...
— Todd Unger (@ToddNEWS) September 5, 2023
Apparently he was only required to appear here at 9, at the outset of the proceedings, so he might be a no show this afternoon @25NewsKXXV
Approaching afternoon session & opening statements in #KenPaxton impeachment trial.
— Todd Unger (@ToddNEWS) September 5, 2023
I wouldn't expect those to be mundane considering the attorneys doin' the talking & finger pointing.
More at 5/6 tonight @25NewsKXXV @dominique_lehTV pic.twitter.com/t12Y3Vs1UI
To sum up this morning in the Paxton impeachment trial:
— Patrick Svitek (@PatrickSvitek) September 5, 2023
- We're officially proceeding to trial.
- Senate voted to deny all of Paxton's pretrial motions to dismiss articles. The closest vote was 20-10.
- @DanPatrick ruled Paxton cannot be compelled to testify. #txlege
#LIVE coverage of the trial (morning) was shared on Facebook:
More from the KXXV news team on the Paxton trial:
So far, senators overwhelmingly rejecting pretrial motions by Paxton's legal team to throw out particular charges or potential evidence.
— Todd Unger (@ToddNEWS) September 5, 2023
We're going thru 20+ motions by defense...@25NewsKXXV https://t.co/lZzWi4KgU0
As state senators get "sworn in" inside the Senate chambers, rest of the cap remains largely quiet on this 1st day of #KenPaxton impeachment trial. Public who didn't make it into the gallery seating has filed on out for now. @25NewsKXXV pic.twitter.com/mwxOLoYsRx
— Todd Unger (@ToddNEWS) September 5, 2023
