FBI raids homes, legislative offices; Three legislative staff members placed on leave

The FBI raided the legislative offices and homes of state lawmakers as well as current and former aides, multiple sources confirmed to the Tennessee Lookout.

The raids were first reported by the Tennessean.

State Rep. Glen Casada, state Rep. Robin Smith, newly elected state Rep. Todd Warner, former Casada aide Cade Cothren and House chief of staff Holt Whitt were among those subject to the FBI searches, multiple sources told the Tennessee Lookout. Whitt previously was an aide to Casada.

U.S. Attorney spokesman Dave Boling confirmed the searches, but did not provide additional details.

In a Friday morning briefing, Speaker Cameron Sexton told reporters he was made aware of the federal investigation as he was taking office as speaker last year, but declined to elaborate. He also declined to answer a question about when he was made aware of Friday’s raids.

Read more: https://tennesseelookout.com/2021/01/08/fbi-raids-homes-legislative-offices/

More bad news for Republicans.