NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Sentencing is underway for former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada’s top aide, Cade Cothren, following their corruption convictions.
The proceedings began at 8:30 a.m. at the downtown Nashville courthouse. Cothren’s sentencing is currently happening Tuesday. Documents show Casada’s has been pushed back to next Tuesday, Sept. 23.
Judge Eli Richardson is weighing the amount of money Casada, Cothren and Former State Representative Robin Smith are responsible for in terms of bribes and kickbacks. This will then determine what Casada and Cothren will be sentenced for…