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Texas Lawmaker Denies Abortion Allegations Amid Scandal

7/29/2025

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Texas state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione faces mounting pressure after allegations emerged that he funded multiple abortions for a former partner, Alex Grace, despite introducing strict anti-abortion legislation in 2021. While he admits to an affair, he vehemently denies the abortion claims, prompting calls for his resignation amid a growing scandal within Texas Republicans.

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Texas state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione faces mounting pressure after allegations emerged that he funded multiple abortions for a former partner, Alex Grace, despite introducing strict anti-abortion legislation in 2021. While he admits to an affair, he vehemently denies the abortion claims, prompting calls for his resignation amid a growing scandal within Texas Republicans.