Tennessee’s Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance Chief, Bill Young, has confirmed that he is being subpoenaed by the attorney for a former House speaker’s chief of staff, Cade Cothren, who faces federal bribery and kickback charges. A private investigator working for Cothren’s attorney attempted to question Young at his home, prompting Young to decline to speak. Young believes the subpoena is likely related to advice he gave to a state House member during his time as executive director. The subpoena is separate from the one served on Cothren by the Registry Board regarding the Faith Freedom Family Fund, a political action committee Cothren allegedly operated to run attack ads against a Republican representative. The Registry Board has taken action against the attorney’s unethical behavior in communicating with Young directly. The situation has brought attention to the upcoming federal trial and the potential implications for Young’s involvement. Stay updated with the latest news by subscribing to receive morning headlines.
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Ethics and campaign finance chief to be subpoenaed in Tennessee attorney’s kickback case – Tennessee Lookout
