Nearly 20 Tennessee state legislators have been subpoenaed recently in connection with an upcoming corruption trial involving former House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-Chief of Staff Cade Cothren.
Casada and Cothren were indicted in August 2022 on multiple federal charges, including theft from federally funded programs, bribery, and conspiracy to commit fraud.
Prosecutors allege the duo engaged in a fraudulent scheme to funnel state money through a shadowy political consulting firm for personal gain. Both have pleaded not guilty and maintain their innocence.
Among those subpoenaed is House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland). Former state Rep. Robin Smith of Hixson also pleaded guilty to federal charges in the case and is cooperating with prosecutors.
