Ex-Tennessee state Sen. Brian Kelsey pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the FEC and aiding and abetting the acceptance of excessive contributions on behalf of a federal campaign.
Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey pleaded guilty to violating campaign finance laws, conspiring to defraud Federal Election Commission as part of scheme to benefit 2016 campaign for U.S. Congress. He faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison on each count.