Texas Bombshell on Bribe Claims Threatens States’ Google Probe

  • Texas attorney general rejects aides’ illegal conduct claims
  • Some states urged colleagues to join Colorado-led effort

Ken Paxton

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The multistate investigation of Alphabet Inc.’s Google is at risk of splintering further after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is leading the probe, was accused by his senior aides of potential crimes, including bribery.

Paxton fired back against the allegations Monday saying that they’re false, came from “rogue employees” and that he won’t step down.