Trump pardons Tennessee officials convicted of corruption
TL;DR
Donald Trump issued pardons to former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and aide Cade Cothren, who were convicted of public corruption charges, citing alleged over-prosecution by the Biden-era Justice Department. The pardons are part of a pattern of Trump granting clemency to political allies and figures convicted of public fraud, despite the minor nature of their offenses and the controversy surrounding their cases.
- Trump pardons Tennessee Republican convicted of federal public corruption charges The Guardian
- Trump pardons former Tennessee House speaker and his aide, who were convicted on federal corruption charges NBC News
- Trump pardons former Tennessee House speaker, top aide awaiting prison The Washington Post
- President Trump pardons former TN House Speaker Glen Casada, chief of staff, after corruption convictions WSMV
- President Donald Trump pardons Glen Casada, Cade Cothren Nashville Banner
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