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James Talarico: “Adam Hoffman was a well-connected lawyer who abused an eight-year-old boy. He should be spending his life in prison … He…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2026
Adam Hoffman was a well-connected lawyer who abused an eight-year-old boy. He should be spending his life in prison … He didn’t even have to register as a sex offender in Texas; that’s how good this Epstein-style deal was.
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James Talarico
Democratic · Texas

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Talarico at a news conference discussing a plea deal.

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