Casada, Cothren attorneys press prosecution's star witness in federal trial

Casada, Cothren attorneys press prosecution's star witness in federal trial

The federal corruption trial of former House Speaker Glen Casada and his one-time top aide Cade Cothren continued on April 30.

'I had inside access:' Former Tennessee representative explains her role in Casada, Cothren trial

A star witness for the prosecution in the public corruption trial for two former Tennessee leaders told the jury on Tuesday the lengths the trio went to mask a mail vendor company.

'Radioactive' ex-Tennesssee speaker 'masked' identity in racist kickback scheme: witness

The prosecution’s chief witness in Tennessee’s political corruption case testified Monday that the identities of former House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff had to be “masked” because of their connection to a racist and sexist texting scandal. On the trial’s fifth day, former state R...

Former Tennessee rep says identities had to be “masked” in kickback scheme • Tennessee Lookout

Former state Rep. Robin Smith, shown with members of her legal team, testified for the prosecution Monday in a federal corruption trial. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)The prosecution’s chief witness in Tennessee’s political corruption case testified Monday the identities of former House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff had to be “masked” because of their connection to a racist and sexist texting scandal. On the trial’s fi…

Casada Co-Conspirator Testifies About Origin, Implementation of Kickback Scheme

Former Rep. Robin Smith said she faked a fight on the House floor with the former speaker to deceive Cameron Sexton

Robin Smith testifies in Casada and Cothren trial - Nashville Banner

Robin Smith testifying on Monday, April 28, 2025. Credit: Paul Collins / Special to the BannerFederal courtroom for Day 5 of the trial of Glen Casada and Cade Cothren Credit: Paul Collins / Special to the BannerNick Crawford Credit: Paul Collins / Special to the BannerCasada attorney Ed Yarborough Credit: Paul Collins / Special to the BannerRobin Smith testifying on Monday, April 28, 2025. Credit: Paul Collins / Special to the BannerJudge Eli Ri…