Summary:
During a cross-examination, Mr. Penley was questioned about his interactions and meetings related to a case involving Nate Paul. The questioning covered various dates, meetings with investigators, and discussions with Attorney General Ken Paxton. Mr. Penley's notes from these meetings were presented, highlighting statements about seeking the truth and concerns about the handling of search warrants. Additionally, Mr. Penley clarified that Nate Paul personally met with Ronnie Saban, an officer involved in the search warrant execution, providing personal knowledge of the events. The examination also touched on the allegation that a search warrant was fabricated after the fact.
1. Mr. Penley testified under oath.
2. He did not testify under oath before the House Board of Managers in connection with the impeachment proceedings.
3. The House Board of Managers investigators did not put him under oath during their proceedings.
4. Mr. Penley did not review the video of his meeting with the investigators before testifying.
5. He intended to tell the truth, but there might have been minor errors in his testimony.
6. Mr. Penley received a referral from the Travis County District Attorney's office dated June 10, 2020.
7. The referral alleged a 20-year felony if true, related to alteration of a federal or government document.
8. Mr. Penley did not conduct any investigation between June 17 and July 6, 2020, regarding the referral.
9. He had discussions with his boss, Attorney General Ken Paxton, about the lack of progress on the Nate Paul matter.
10. Mr. Penley's notes indicate Ken Paxton wanted the truth and was upset about the lack of progress but did not instruct him to interfere with an FBI investigation or obstruct justice.
11. Mr. Penley's notes also mention allegations of fabricated search warrants made by Nate Paul.
12. Nate Paul had personal knowledge of Ronnie Saban's involvement in the search warrant execution, not from secret documents.
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