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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Aug 11, 2023

Former Tennessee state Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for campaign finance violations after pleading guilty to felonies related to illegal campaign funding maneuvers, the Tennessean reports. Kelsey's attempt to retract his guilty plea and claims of innocence earlier this year were unsuccessful, leading to a longer sentence recommendation from prosecutors. The case revolved around improper movement of campaign funds through political action committees to support his unsuccessful congressional campaign, with prosecutors highlighting his misuse of funds and betrayal of public trust.