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Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson Charged in Criminal Complaint for Theft and Embezzlement Involving Government Programs and Wire Fraud
justice.gov ^ | July 29, 2020 | U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of Tennessee

Posted on 07/29/2020 2:26:11 PM PDT by ransomnote

Memphis, TN – Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson, 39, has been federally charged with theft and embezzlement involving government programs and wire fraud. D. Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney announced the unsealing of the criminal complaint today.

According to the information presented in the complaint, Katrina Robinson is the Director of The Healthcare Institute (THI), a provider of educational and training programs for jobs in the healthcare field. She is also a Tennessee State Senator, having been elected to represent the 33rd District in Shelby County in 2018.

Between 2015 and 2019, The Healthcare Institute received over $2.2 million in federal grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. During that same time period, Robinson stole in excess of $600,000 from THI by compensating herself in excess of what was allowed under the terms of the HRSA grant and by using Institute funds for payments and purchases for her own personal benefit and that of her immediate family.

Payments and purchases included a vehicle for her daughter; clothing, accessories, and hair and beauty products; expenses related to her wedding and honeymoon, and later, legal fees for her divorce; payments on her personal debts, including credit cards, store charge cards, student loans, and other personal loans; travel and entertainment for herself and her family; improvements to her personal residence; expenses related to a body aesthetics business she owned and a snow cone business operated by her children; and an event for her State Senate campaign.

If convicted, Robinson faces a possible sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison, 3 years supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. There is no parole in the federal system.

The case will be presented to a federal grand jury at a later date to consider an indictment against the defendant.

U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant said: "Protection of the United States Treasury and federal grant programs against theft, fraud, waste, and abuse is a top priority of this office and the Department of Justice. We commend the FBI and the HHS-OIG for their diligent and thorough investigation in this case."

"Anyone who seeks to take advantage of government programs will be vigorously investigated by the FBI, regardless of who they are or any position they hold," said Acting Special Agent in Charge Jermicha L. Fomby of the Memphis Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. "The public should know that the FBI will continue to work diligently with our law enforcement partners to identify and investigate those who seek to exploit government programs and line their own pockets."

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services –Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG).

The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations of criminal conduct, not evidence. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and convicted through due process of law.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher E. Cotten is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

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Cherri Green Reentry and Community Outreach Coordinator Cherri.green@usdoj.gov (901) 544-4231


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: 33rddistrict; katrinarobinson; shelbycounty; tennessee
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To: ransomnote

Read the whole thing and lo and behold I have no idea which party she hangs with. Tell the whole truth Pravda, I dare ya.


21 posted on 07/29/2020 2:42:30 PM PDT by Kudsman (Tim)
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To: Noumenon

Official DoJ announcements don’t typically note the political party of those who are indicted.


22 posted on 07/29/2020 2:43:20 PM PDT by JohnBrowdie
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To: ransomnote

Oh my goodness!

She’s black and a democrat!

I am so shocked!


23 posted on 07/29/2020 2:43:43 PM PDT by Sequoyah101 (We are governed by the consent of the governed and we are fools for allowing it.)
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To: ransomnote

Katrina Robbingsome — for her own.


24 posted on 07/29/2020 2:44:25 PM PDT by tflabo (Truth or tyranny)
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To: ransomnote
Republican? 😂
25 posted on 07/29/2020 2:44:28 PM PDT by MGunny ( Al)
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To: ransomnote

I have never, ever, known of anything good coming from any woman named Katrina. Not ever.

Had to work for one, briefly. Meanest bull dyke you ever saw.

Then there was the hurricane.


26 posted on 07/29/2020 2:45:28 PM PDT by elcid1970 ("Pres. Trump doesn't wear glasses. That's because he's got 2020.")
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To: ransomnote
The FBI will investigate and they will consider an indictment .... sometime in the future

yawn

27 posted on 07/29/2020 2:45:42 PM PDT by knarf
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To: ransomnote
Who ?

Kamala Robinson ?

28 posted on 07/29/2020 2:46:55 PM PDT by knarf
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To: Noumenon

Thanks.

5.56mm


29 posted on 07/29/2020 2:51:45 PM PDT by M Kehoe (DRAIN THE SWAMP! Finish THE WALL!)
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To: ransomnote

The Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statement: “It’s clear that Sen. Robinson’s work in the state legislature on behalf of her constituents is not in question here today. Just like every other American, Sen. Robinson deserves the presumption of innocence and due process under the law. Her case should be resolved by a court of law, not by the court of public opinion.”

OK, fair enough. But Democrats have been working feverishly for years to destroy the rule of law in the USA. Now they hide behind the rule of law they would destroy.


30 posted on 07/29/2020 2:54:40 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ransomnote
Payments and purchases included a vehicle for her daughter; clothing, accessories, and hair and beauty products; expenses related to her wedding and honeymoon, and later, legal fees for her divorce; payments on her personal debts, including credit cards, store charge cards, student loans, and other personal loans; travel and entertainment for herself and her family; improvements to her personal residence; expenses related to a body aesthetics business she owned and a snow cone business operated by her children; and an event for her State Senate campaign.

Only petty larceny. /sarc

31 posted on 07/29/2020 2:54:46 PM PDT by immadashell (Save Innocent Lives - ban gun free zones)
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To: centurion316

She is 39 so old enough to be elected President or Vice President. And she’s not the worst Democrat politician in Memphis—that has to be Steve Cohen.


32 posted on 07/29/2020 2:55:17 PM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: grobdriver

It still astounds me how the media consistantly put an “R” at or near the beginning of a story and a “D” is at the end or non-existent.

ASTONISHING!!!


33 posted on 07/29/2020 2:56:38 PM PDT by airborne (I don't always scream at the TV but when I do it's hockey season!)
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To: grobdriver

WAIT A MINUTE!

This story is from the Tennessee Department of Justice!!!

WTF?


34 posted on 07/29/2020 2:58:53 PM PDT by airborne (I don't always scream at the TV but when I do it's hockey season!)
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To: ransomnote
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Katrina Robinson

Katrina Robinson

Tennessee State Senate District 33, TN

Katrina is running for Senate District 33 in Tennessee. She a successful business owner and single mom. Katrina founded The Healthcare Institute - the only minority owned nursing school in Tennessee. Her business focus is impacting her community in healthcare access, educational opportunity, and workforce development. She will take that same innovation and initiative to the Senate.

RUN FOR SOMETHING

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35 posted on 07/29/2020 3:00:42 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: ransomnote

Privilege!


36 posted on 07/29/2020 3:03:00 PM PDT by GnuThere
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To: airborne

You mean like, “staunch conservative Republican firebrand ____ ____, a longtime GOP right-winger, was charged today with...”


37 posted on 07/29/2020 3:07:56 PM PDT by daler
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To: ransomnote

I’m sorry, but we are going to have to start hanging thieves.

There are just too many of them.


38 posted on 07/29/2020 3:08:37 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer”)
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To: Real Cynic No More

It’s Shelby County. Being a crook is practically a requirement to be a representative.


39 posted on 07/29/2020 3:20:18 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (Where do you find the word "except" in the 2nd Amendment?)
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To: Robert DeLong

Go to prison you corrupt pig...you of no ethics and no integrity. Hopefully you will get a maximum sentence and never be released from prison you useless loser.


40 posted on 07/29/2020 3:21:54 PM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp???)
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