Fact Check: Did Ken Paxton’s office broker a plea deal that spared a child sex abuse defendant from sex offender registration?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: The office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton brokered a plea deal allowing a man accused of child sex abuse to serve only 30 days in jail and avoid registering as a sex offender.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Court records show Paxton’s office negotiated a plea agreement after a mistrial that reduced the charges, resulting in a short jail sentence and no requirement to register as a sex offender.

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Date: 06/02/2026

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Last Updated on June 2, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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