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Paxton partied in Dubai with fraud fugitives, suit says

One of the two men, both wanted on federal charges, donated at least $190,000 to his campaigns; the extent of the ties is unclear.

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Published 7:01 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by The New York Times: “Paxton Partied in Dubai With Fugitives Charged With Fraud, Lawsuit Says”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:01 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Paxton.
BBN covered this story before: Trump hits Cornyn, Rove over Paxton; teen arrested in temple plot (October 15).

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The New York TimesPaxton Partied in Dubai With Fugitives Charged With Fraud, Lawsuit Says

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA lawsuit alleges Texas politician Ken Paxton celebrated New Year's Eve in Dubai in 2024 with two men wanted on federal fraud charges.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOne of them donated at least one hundred ninety thousand dollars to his campaigns, according to The New York Times.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe extent of his ties to the men is unclear.

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