A district court judge awarded more than $6 million to former aides of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said they were improperly fired after reporting Paxton to the FBI. In her judgement, Travis County Judge Catherine Mauzy said the plaintiffs proved liability,

TEXAS, USA — A judge has ruled that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton violated the Texas Whistleblower Act and has ordered his office to pay four former employees $6.6 million.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he will appeal the settlement, which would be paid with taxpayer funds.