Phoenix Scheme Convictions and Pardons in Nashville Case
Smith's cooperation led to convictions of Casada and Cothren.
Casada and Cothren pardoned by Trump after Smith's sentencing.
Phoenix Solutions scheme involved false claims of Matthew Phoenix running a company with $52k taxpayer funds.
Smith's legal team argued probation as manifest injustice.
U.S. Attorney's Office supported probation in narrow circumstances.
Pardon would resolve probation and restitution issues.
Casada resigned after no-confidence vote, Cothren stepped down amid allegations, Smith resigned in 2022 during trial.
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