Kelsey Takes Conviction Request to U.S. Supreme Court

He is to report to prison if the high court refuses to hear the case.


Former state Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, leaves the U.S. Federal Building in Nashville, Tenn. on July 27, 2023. He is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse his conviction on charges of breaking federal campaign finance laws. (Photo: John Partipilo)

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