Pedophile Goes Free Early After Texas AG’s Plea Deal — Prosecutors Say Their Hands Were Tied

A convicted child sexual abuser who received leniency from Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office was released on Monday after just 30 days in a McLennan County jail, KWTX reported.

Former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman walked free on good behavior halfway through his 60-day sentence for sexually abusing a child, according to the outlet. Hoffman’s case sparked bipartisancriticism of Paxton after prosecutors in his office allowed the abuser to plead down his charges following a deadlocked jury and the victim’s unwillingness to testify again.

The attorney general’s office did not respond to the 🏢Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment. Paxton is running for the Senate with President Donald Trump’s endorsement in a Tuesday runoff against Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn.

Hoffman pleaded guilty in April to indecent assault and displaying harmful materials to a minor for sexually abusing his son’s close friend repeatedly over a three-year period, KWTX reported. Prosecutors reportedly offered no jail time before a judge increased the punishment to 60 days. Hoffman is not required to register as a sex offender, according to the outlet.