It referenced years-long accusations that Paxton had an extramarital affair while married to his wife, Angela Paxton. Critics have accused Paxton of being too easy on the lawyer, who served less than a month in jail. The Independent has asked Paxton’s campaign for comment. Former staffers accused Paxton of using his position of power to benefit himself and a Texas real estate investor. The spokesperson accused Talarico of using the victim as a “political pawn.”