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James Talarico slams Ken Paxton for giving "Epstein-style sweetheart deals to pedophiles"

James Talarico slams Ken Paxton for giving "Epstein-style sweetheart deals to pedophiles"

Summary

Texas state Sen. James Talarico, a Democrat running for the Texas Senate, criticized his Republican opponent Ken Paxton. Talarico accused Paxton of giving special legal deals to pedophiles, similar to those linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Key Facts

  • James Talarico is a Democratic nominee for the Texas Senate.
  • Ken Paxton is his Republican opponent who won the GOP runoff election.
  • Talarico called Paxton “Tala-freak-o” in response to Paxton's earlier comment.
  • Talarico said Paxton gives "Epstein-style sweetheart deals" to pedophiles.
  • The comment was made during Talarico’s first network TV interview since the runoff.
  • The interview was with CBS News journalist Ed O’Keefe.
  • The controversy is about legal treatment of pedophiles in Texas.
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