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The Tennessee Conservative [By Adelia Kirchner] –
Former Republican state lawmaker Robin Smith has paid off her $28,263.26 judgement in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his former chief of staff Cade Cothren.
Smith pleaded guilty to her role in the scheme and was a key witness in the case against Casada and Cothren.
She received the judgement in July of this year.
The dollar amount of the judgement was considered to be equal to the amount of Smith’s proceeds from the bribery and kickback scheme.
Earlier this month, Smith paid off the judgement in full via a cashier’s check.
“The United States hereby notifies the Court that the Consent Order of Forfeiture consisting of a $28,263.26 United States currency Money Judgment as to Defendant Robin Smith (ECF No. 33), has been satisfied in full pursuant to a Cashier’s Check delivered to the United States Marshals Service on September 12, 2025,” prosecutors said. “As a result, said Money Judgment is released and discharged.”
Smith still faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to honest services wire fraud.
Federal Judge Eli Richardson will hand down Smith’s sentence on Friday, October 24th.
Last week, Casada was sentenced to three years in prison.
Cothren received a 30-month sentence for his role in the kickback scheme.
About the Author: Adelia Kirchner is a Tennessee resident and reporter for the Tennessee Conservative. Currently the host of Subtle Rampage Podcast, she has also worked for the South Dakota State Legislature and interned for Senator Bill Hagerty’s Office in Nashville, Tennessee. You can reach Adelia at adelia@tennesseeconservativenews.com.
