Former Tennessee Speaker Casada arrested in corruption probe

Glen Casada, the former House Speaker of Tennessee, and his top aide were both arrested Tuesday on federal charges

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including bribery and kickbacks, and conspiracy to launder federal funds.

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FILE-Rep. Glen Casada (R-Franklin), top center is sworn into with the other members of the legislature Tuesday

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The indictments are months after Robin Smith, a Republican Rep., abruptly resigned following federal wire fraud charges against Casada

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Although Casada wasn't named at the time, speculation arose that additional charges might be brought against her in the corruption investigation.

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FBI agents detained Casada and Cade Cothren, his former Chief Of Staff, at their home Tuesday morning.

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After revelations that he had sent explicit texts to women about years prior, Casada quit the top leadership post in 2019.

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