Former TN House Speaker Glen Casada and ex-staff Cade Cothren face 20 federal charges in a bribery trial.

Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff, Cade Cothren, are facing 20 federal charges including bribery and fraud, in a trial that began jury selection on April 21, 2025. The charges stem from an alleged kickback scheme. The trial is expected to last four weeks, with both defendants maintaining their innocence. Jury selection is ongoing, with the court aiming to seat 12 jurors and three alternates.