Fact Check: Did Ken Paxton let Adam Hoffman “off the hook” in a child abuse case?

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Claimant: James Talarico (D)


Claim: “Adam Hoffman abused a little boy” and Ken Paxton “let Hoffman off the hook.”


Rating: MOSTLY TRUE


Explanation: Hoffman was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child and later accepted a plea deal to lesser charges. He served 29 days in jail and was not required to register as a sex offender, though additional context regarding the prosecution and plea agreement is relevant.


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Date: 06/06/2026


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Last Updated on June 6, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check