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Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:16 pm to LSUgrad88
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It’s Cult 101 behavior.
the dude already had a trial and was not convicted. Then the main witness decided. It to move forward. I’m not defending the guy, but there was zero chance for conviction. Spare us your feigned outrage. 
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:18 pm to BurlesonCountyAg
Per Grok
Omg it’s a cult
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No, there is no public evidence that Ken Paxton was personally or directly involved in negotiating or approving the Adam Hoffman plea deal after the hung jury.
Omg it’s a cult
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:19 pm to VoxDawg
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If this story has you upset, you're really gonna be hating life when you find out the sort of animals that blue city DA's propped up by George Soros have been letting loose on the streets.
That’s (D)ifferent.
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:21 pm to LSUgrad88
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The absolute delusion some of you have is unreal, pathetic, disgusting, etc.
In April 2026, former Waco attorney Adam Dean Hoffman pleaded guilty to reduced misdemeanor charges in a high-profile child sex abuse case, receiving a highly criticized jail sentence that concluded with his early release in late May 2026.
Case Background & Trial Initial Charges: Hoffman was originally accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child. The felony charges alleged he repeatedly abused his son's best friend over a three-year period starting when the victim was eight years old. He faced a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
2025 Mistrial: The case initially went to trial in the summer of 2025 but ended in a hung jury after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict.
The Controversial Plea Deal: Following the mistrial, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office took over the prosecution after the McLennan County District Attorney recused itself due to a conflict of interest.
Reduced Charges: Prosecutors from the Attorney General's office offered Hoffman a plea bargain. He pleaded guilty to two Class A misdemeanors: indecent assault and displaying harmful material to a minor.
Initial Proposal: Prosecutors initially presented a deal that included just a one-day jail sentence, which the presiding visiting judge, Ralph Sparkman, rejected.
Final Sentence: The prosecution subsequently returned with a deal for 30 days in jail. Due to intense public outcry, the judge ultimately doubled the final sentence to 60 days in county jail during formal sentencing on April 27, 2026.
Key Terms: Under the plea agreement, Hoffman is not required to register as a sex offender. The deal mandates a lifetime no-contact order with the victim and requires Hoffman to surrender his Texas law license.
Recent Developments & Public Backlash: Early Release: On May 25, 2026, Hoffman was released from the McLennan County Jail after serving less than 30 days of his 60-day sentence. His early release was permitted under a Texas good-conduct time credit law.
Law License Status: As of late May 2026, the State Bar of Texas reported that Hoffman remained listed as eligible to practice law. Although he acknowledged receiving the necessary surrender paperwork while in jail, he has failed to formally complete the resignation process.
Political Fallout: The outcome has generated immense backlash from local residents, child advocacy groups, and state lawmakers. Texas state representatives from both parties have publicly criticized the leniency of the deal. The handling of the case by the Attorney General's office has quickly transitioned into a major political flashpoint in Texas politics.
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:23 pm to Powerman
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Why does the article reference him then?
If Paxton wasn't running for senate this wouldn't even make the paper
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:24 pm to BBONDS25
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It to move forward. I’m not defending the guy, but there was zero chance for conviction. Spare us your feigned outrage.
And so they couldn’t even make him do the full 60 day sentence all parties signed off on?? That would have been to much to ask for a scumbag banging a 8-10 year old boy for years. Make him actually give up his law license as agreed on in the plea deal? Justify away.
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:27 pm to Powerman
so NOW you are interested in the real facts
never change
never change
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:27 pm to Powerman
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Why does the article reference him then?
The Controversial Plea Deal: Following the mistrial, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office took over the prosecution after the McLennan County District Attorney recused itself due to a conflict of interest.
His office had no choice but to cut a plea deal.
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:33 pm to tigerpimpbot
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Per Grok quote:
No, there is no public evidence that Ken Paxton was personally or directly involved in negotiating or approving the Adam Hoffman plea deal after the hung jury.
Omg it’s a cult
It’s his office; the delusion that he didn’t know what was happening in a high profile case is embarrassing. And if he wasn’t it’s utter and complete incompetence. Just stop.
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:33 pm to Powerman
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Why does the article reference him then?
Your vagina is so dry your body has taken all of its cerebrospinal fluid from your head and migrated it to your arse.
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:36 pm to Powerman
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Not a good look for Paxton
Or Joe Biden.
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:38 pm to LSUgrad88
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It’s his office; the delusion that he didn’t know what was happening in a high profile case is embarrassing.
I'm sure he knew, but there was nothing he could do about it with the lack of evidence (the boy testifying).
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:46 pm to Tigergreg
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I'm sure he knew, but there was nothing he could do about it with the lack of evidence (the boy testifying).
Ok. They couldn’t convict him. That happens. Again, would it have been too much to ask that this pedophile do the entire 60 day sentence he signed off on when the judge refused to go with the original agreement that he do one day in jail. Was it too much to ask that he be forced to actually comply with the requirement to surrender his law license, which was agreed to in the plea deal. Was that too big of an ask for Ken Paxton’s AG Office to make happen?
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:47 pm to Sweep Da Leg
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Because it’s the Texas tribune which is a Marxist propaganda rag
The article that mentioned him wasn't from the Tribune
There are 2 links in the OP
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:48 pm to Powerman
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Powerman
If Jane Fonda posted here, her posts would look a lot like yours.
Congratulations?
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:49 pm to Powerman
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Dude had sex with a boy for 3 years and got out with a slap on the wrist and is still licensed to practice law.
Not a good look for Paxton.
What planet do you live on? So the Republican is going to lose to a trans over being "weak" on crime? In 2026? Ok
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:49 pm to Tigergreg
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His office had no choice but to cut a plea deal.
That's the best they could do?
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:49 pm to sabanisarustedspoke
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What planet do you live on? So the Republican is going to lose to a trans over being "weak" on crime? In 2026? Ok
Talarico isn't trans
You're just obsessed with trans people like the rest of the cult
Posted on 6/1/26 at 4:50 pm to LSUgrad88
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Was that too big of an ask for Ken Paxton’s AG Office to make happen?
They were too busy suing Lululemon.
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