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![Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faced intense public and political criticism after his office arranged a controversial plea deal for Adam Hoffman, a former Waco attorney accused of child sexual abuse, which ultimately resulted in a 60-day jail sentence after the presiding judge rejected an initial one-day agreement. [1, 2, 3]
The Adam Hoffman Case
• The Charges: Adam Hoffman, a 49-year-old former attorney from Waco, faced allegations of repeatedly sexually abusing a young boy during sleepovers. [1, 2]
• The Trial: Hoffman's initial trial ended in a hung jury after the victim reportedly declined to testify a second time. [1, 2]
• The Plea Deal: According to case records and reporting detailed in a Reddit community discussion, prosecutors from Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office offered a plea deal allowing Hoffman to plead guilty to misdemeanor charges. [1, 2]
The 60-Day Sentence
• One-Day Proposal: Paxton’s office initially structured a deal that would have allowed Hoffman to serve just one day in jail on time served. [1, 2]
• Judge's Rejection: State and local reports noted that Judge Roy Sparkman expressed strong opposition to the one-day proposal, prompting a requirement for a 60-day sentence instead. [1]
• No Sex Offender Registration: Critics and lawmakers pointed out that the plea documents omitted specific details like the victim's age, meaning Hoffman was not legally required to register as a sex offender in Texas. [1, 2]
Political Fallout
• Criticism: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Republican Senator John Cornyn criticized Paxton's handling of the prosecution, calling the agreement far too lenient for a child predator. Other state lawmakers, including Representatives Jeff Leach and Pat Curry, also condemned the deal as a betrayal of victims. [1, 2, 3, 4]
• Paxton's Defense: Paxton defended his office's actions during campaign remarks, arguing that the defendant ultimately served time behind bars under the modified 60-day terms. [1]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_fullsize/plain/did:plc:p2b5fn7rw7yzdskgl4rgckys/bafkreifpqaxyurypubvt4qlkw3zbklvyqkv2x2l6bzqxjfngajh5wpyuh4@jpeg)
