Schaffer asserted, “There will be a jury that comes in unbiased, not owing anything to the defendant, not afraid of the defendant, not afraid of the state.” He pointed out that during Paxton’s impeachment trial, many senators were concerned about losing their elected positions if they voted to convict the state’s top legal officer.
Schaffer emphasized that this case would adhere to strict rules of evidence, focusing solely on facts and justice, rather than being influenced by external factors like fear or retribution.
Paxton’s Securities Fraud Trial : Unfazed Defense
Philip H. Hilder of Hilder & Associates PC, who serves as counsel for Paxton, remains unfazed by the outcome of the impeachment trial. He asserted that it was unrelated to the current legal defense.
Payment Controversy
One of the hotly debated issues surrounding the case is payment for the special prosecutors. Judge Beall refrained from making any immediate rulings on this matter, indicating her intent to address it separately.
