Paxton declines to drop appeal, blocking new trial for Austin babysitter

Rejecting the wishes of Travis County prosecutors, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will not step aside to allow a new trial for Rosa Jimenez, the Austin babysitter serving 99 years for the death of a toddler in her care.Last week, Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore announced that, in the interest of fairness and justice, she supported giving Jimenez a new trial so jurors can hear new, pertinent evidence.The sticking point, Moore told defense lawyers, was […]
Source: Statesman