Sadruddins Point Blame Toward Cagle In Connection With Failed Pikeville Plant, TEMA Tarps Venture; Twin Brothers Ask Probation Sunday, May 2, 2021
Attorneys for two brothers who faced federal charges in connection with a Pikeville textile plant that never opened say they should receive probation or home confinement.
Karim and Rahim Sadruddin earlier pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering. Their guideline sentencing range is 70-87 months.
Attorneys Lee Davis and Eugene Shiles said the twin brothers relied heavily on Chattanooga businessman Ed Cagle in connection with the textile plant and a plan to sell tarps to the federal government.
It was announced in 2017 at a press conference attended by Governor Bill Haslam that the plant would provide 1,000 jobs.