Hudson's Self-Described 'Friend And Mentor' Robin Hayes Pleaded Guilty To Lying To The FBI In A Federal Bribery Case. According to WRAL, former Rep. Robin Hayes — who employed Hudson as his district director from 1999 to 2005 and whom Hudson called his "friend and mentor" — pleaded guilty to making a false statement to FBI agents investigating a scheme to illegally funnel $2 million through the state Republican Party. Hayes had been accused of helping high-dollar political donor Greg Lindberg bribe the Republican state Insurance Commissioner. [WRAL, Viewed 2/16/26]