A former Arkansas state senator who is the nephew of former Gov. Asa Hutchinson, was sentenced to more than four years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme.
Hutchinson is one of five former state lawmakers convicted after a federal Medicaid fraud investigation, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. His conviction stems from his work at Preferred Family Healthcare Inc. of Missouri. While being paid by PFH as outside counsel and as a state senator, he would hold up agency budgets and act on legislation, the Justice Department said.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks at a gathering of the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition, on April 22, 2023 in Clive, Iowa.Even as his nephew faces prison time, Asa Hutchinson has moved forward with his plans to gain the GOP nomination for president. "In this campaign for president, I stand alone in terms of my experience, record, and leadership," Asa Hutchinson said in prepared remarks shared with Fox News Digital."From Congress to DEA to Homeland Security, I have served our country in times of crisis. As governor of Arkansas, we cut taxes and created record surpluses.".
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