MEMPHIS-A federal appeals court on Thursday overturned former state Sen. John Ford’s convictions for concealing material facts and wire fraud.
Ford was convicted in 2008 in Nashville for failing to disclose payments he accepted from contractors with TennCare, the state’s expanded Medicaid program, while promoting their interests as a lawmaker.
Ford was sentenced to a total of 14 years on the two charges that were vacated.
Ford’s attorney Paul Mogin said Thursday the appeals court ruling was the right decision and he was pleased with the decision.
Federal prosecutors are reviewing the decision and exploring their legal options, which include an appeal of the ruling, said David Boling, a U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesman in Nashville.