TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 30, 2022

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said Monday he gave “factual information” to a grand jury investigating political corruption and confirmed he is not a “target” in the federal probe. Sexton was among at least five lawmakers subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury, Tennessee Lookout reports. They include Republican Reps. Jason Zachary of Knoxville, Bud Hulsey of Kingsport, Patsy Hazlewood of Signal Mountain and Esther Helton of East Ridge. Legislative Administration Executive Director Connie Ridley also made an appearance. Former Rep. Robin Smith is also cooperating with prosecutors. Federal agents are reportedly building a case alleging kickbacks and possibly bribery centered around a fake organization that marketed itself as a campaign and direct mail consultant.