FBI agents raid Tennessee Capitol, representatives’ homes

Ten or more FBI agents were spotted in a government building in the early morning hours, entering the premises with empty boxes.

According to the Tennessean:

"The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee confirmed the FBI visited the homes of former House Speaker Glen Casada, R-Franklin; Rep. Robin Smith, R-Hixson; Rep. Todd Warner, R-Chapel Hill; and former Casada aide Cade Cothren."

"The FBI also searched the office of Rep. Kent Calfee, R-Kingston, though House Speaker Cameron Sexton said he understood that Calfee "is not part of the investigation." Calfee's legislative assistant, however, has been placed on administrative leave in connection with the inquiry."

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton stated:

"This has been a trying week for our country, and this will be a difficult time for our state as well as we go down this road."

"Personally, these are our friends and colleagues of ours that we've worked with for many years. It's important to remember that this is just the start of the investigation and the process, and not the end. Today does not necessarily imply guilt."

As of this writing, charges and the motive was for the raid are unknown.