Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison in corruption case plea deal
Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison in corruption case plea deal
A former Tennessee state representative has been sentenced to eight months in prison for her role in a scheme involving a taxpayer-funded mail business
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate. Multiple sources confirm the sentencing of Robin Smith to eight months in prison for her role in a corruption scheme. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Former Tennessee state representative Robin Smith was sentenced to eight months in prison.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that former state Rep. Robin Smith was sentenced to eight months in federal prison.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms that Ex-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith sentenced to 8 months in prison.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms that a former Tennessee state representative has been sentenced to eight months in prison.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The sentencing is related to a scheme involving a taxpayer-funded mail business.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms the scheme involved a taxpayer-funded mail business.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: Robin Smith pleaded guilty to honest services wire fraud.
- Verification Source #4: Confirms that Robin Smith pleaded guilty to a single count of honest services wire fraud.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "Former state Rep. Robin Smith, R-Hixson, was sentenced Friday to eight months in federal prison for her role in a corruption conspiracy."
- Source 4: "Former Tennessee State Representative Robin Smith, 58, of Hixson, Tennessee, pleaded guilty today to a single count of honest services wire fraud."