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Smith Avoids Prison, Seeks Pardon

Former Tennessee lawmaker Robin Smith avoids prison time, receiving one year of probation instead of an eight-month sentence for her role in a taxpayer fraud scheme. Despite testifying against co-defendants Glen Casada and Cade Cothren, who received pardons from President Trump, Smith was not pardoned. She must repay $28,263.26 and seeks a pardon to refund her money. Checkout Solipillow.com

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