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3 of 4 Whistleblowers Suing AG Paxton Ask for Abatement

Three whistleblowers suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleging they were fired after reporting to the FBI and Texas Rangers that their boss was abusing the power of his office to benefit a campaign donor, recently asked the Texas Supreme Court to pause the lawsuit in light of settlement negotiations.

But the fourth former-top-aide-turned-whistleblower, James Blake Brickman, did not join in the motion to abate with his former colleagues, J. Mark Penley, David Maxwell and Ryan M. Vassar.

Michelle Casady

Michelle Casady is based in Houston and covers litigation and appeals — including trials, breaking news and industry trends — for The Texas Lawbook.

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