Ex-Tennessee House employee Cothren receives 30-month prison sentence
Before the 16-count corruption ruling, the former legislative official was seen outside of Federal Court with Ava Colby. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) The former House official received a 30-month prison sentence on Tuesday and has been ordered to pay a $25,000 penalty for involvement in a kickback scheme utilizing the state’s member mailer program. Cade […]
Court rejects request for retrial for Casada and Cothren
A federal judge denied a request for a new trial on Wednesday for former House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff, Kade Cothren. This comes after their conviction in May, with a sentencing date set for September 16 regarding charges of fraud and kickbacks. US District Court Judge Eli Richardson concluded that a […]
Court refuses to grant a new trial for Casada and Cothren
Former House Speaker Glenn Casada’s Legal Troubles Continue A federal judge denied a request for a new trial on Wednesday for former Tennessee House Speaker Glenn Casada and his former chief of staff, Kade Koren. This came after they were convicted in May on various charges related to fraud and kickbacks. The judge’s decision was […]
Judge dismisses three charges against Cothren and Casada
Corruption Case Involving Former House Speaker Glenn Casada Former House Speaker Glenn Casada was recently seen leaving federal court in Nashville alongside his wife and lawyer Ed Yarbra, after being convicted in a federal corruption case that included multiple counts. In a turn of events just days before sentencing, a federal judge dropped three charges […]