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James Talarico demands Paxton release files about child sex abuse plea deal he cut as Texas Attorney General
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Karlis , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 25, 2026
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Key takeaway The case in question resulted in the defendant spending only 29 days in a Texas jail after reaching an agreement with the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
A demand has been made for the release of files related to a plea deal involving a child sex abuse case. The case in question resulted in the defendant spending only 29 days in a Texas jail after reaching an agreement with the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. S.
Senate candidate James Talarico, who is running against Paxton. Talarico is calling for transparency in the matter. Further details about the case and the demand for file release are available from the San Antonio Current.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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