LEGISLATIVE · TN · 1995-2005
Chris Newton
State Rep · House / Assembly · Republican · Tennessee
NOTABLE
On the record
Operation Tennessee Waltz — pleaded guilty 2005 to 1 federal bribery count; 1-year sentence; only Republican charged
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · bribery
Background
Chris Newton served as State Rep · House / Assembly of Tennessee from 1995–2005 (10 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Press-relevant: Operation Tennessee Waltz — pleaded guilty 2005 to 1 federal bribery count; 1-year sentence; only Republican charged. Same-year political environment (1995): Governor Don Sundquist; Secretary of State Riley Darnell; Treasurer Steve Adams.
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