Tensions heightened between the prosecution and defense during Thursday’s impeachment proceedings against Ken Paxton as Ryan Bangert, the former first deputy assistant of attorney general and the second whistleblower to testify, retook the stand. As the hearing started, neither Tony Buzbee nor Paxton were on the Senate floor. In Buzbee's...
Anthony Osso, Houston-based attorney cross examines the Ryan Banger, the second witness to testify during impeachment proceedings.Tensions heightened between the prosecution and defense during Thursday’s impeachment proceedings against Ken Paxton as Ryan Bangert, the former first deputy assistant of attorney general and the second whistleblower to testify, retook the stand.
Hardin then addressed the “midnight opinion” or the COVID-19-related opinion that revoked the ability to host in-person foreclosure sales. Bangert said his concerns escalated as the formal procedure requiring several employees of the attorney general's office to review each opinion issued was not followed.
Osso started his cross-examination of Bangert by challenging the statements that Bangert had previously made that his role and responsibilities were removed. Osso then circled back to the COVID-19 opinion, which is when the back forth between the two intensified. The defense attorney asked Bangert if he went around signing documents at will, to which Bangert said no.
Vassar began to tear up as Hardin referred to Paxton’s description of the former top deputies as “rogue employees.” Vassar said it was “hurtful” that Paxton would have called him or any of the other whistleblowers this, particularly given the years of service they provided to Paxton and the state.
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