Ken Paxton tried to shield allies from testifying. Now they may have no choice.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fought for years to protect his allies from questions about his alleged corruption. Now, they may have to testify under oath about the accusations, according to a new federal court ruling.

A state agency recently asked the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to halt grand jury testimony in a case involving “alleged criminal wrongdoing by senior Agency personnel.” On June 20, the court filed its decision. Agency employees could not avoid testifying if a crime was potentially committed, the decision read.