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Veteran Nashville attorney Gary Blackburn, who has prosecuted and defended public corruption cases, said the indictment is as strong as any he's ever seen.
“There are no excuses," Smith said. "I intend to cooperate fully as a witness with the federal government and do whatever I can to assist the government in this regard.”