Former Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson was sentenced to time served and one year of supervised release after she was convicted of wire fraud charges.
Robinson’s legal woes have dragged on for more than a year, as she was charged with multiple offenses relating to the health care school that she operated.
During her sentencing, the judge factored in the consequences of her conviction, including the fact that she lost her Senate seat. Furthermore, Robinson will be subject to court-ordered mental health counseling.
Originally, the Memphis resident was charged with 20 different violations; however, she was acquitted of 15 charges earlier in the process.
After her conviction, the Tennessee Senate moved to expel the lawmaker after she refused to step down from her position.
“While the expulsion of a Senator for the first time in history was not something any of us wished to see, it was a necessary action. The integrity of the Senate is of paramount importance. Senator Robinson was given every consideration and due process. The Senate could have acted immediately following her conviction. The Senate instead allowed her time to pursue every legal motion and all have been considered by the court. The Senate also delayed action in order to allow Senator Robinson time to reflect and resign. She declined that opportunity,” Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally said at the time.
The state’s lawmakers have witnessed a string of criminal charges against members of the legislative body. State Senator Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown), who was indicted for violating multiple campaign finance laws, recently announced he would not seek reelection. Former Tennessee State Rep. Robin Smith also faces wire fraud charges related to an alleged conspiracy involving former Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives Glen Casada.
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Cooper Moran is a reporter for The Tennessee Star and The Star News Network. Email tips to [email protected].
Photo “Katrina Robinson” by Katrina Robinson.
