Mississippi mayor, prosecutor, council member charged with bribery
The mayor of Mississippi's capital city, the top prosecutor in the state's largest county and a Jackson City Council member have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges in a case that has already forced the resignation of another city council member,
Democratic mayor and other Mississippi officials accused of bribery
In one of the country's poorest states, money is flowing through elected officials' hands in yet another alleged public corruption scandal.
Despite bribery charges, Mississippi prosecutor, other officials can remain in office
Hinds County’s district attorney, Jackson’s mayor and a city council member were indicted on federal charges connected to scheme
Mississippi mayor and other officials indicted on federal corruption charges
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is facing five federal charges, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens is facing eight charges, and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks is facing two.
Mississippi Mayor and Other Officials Indicted Bribery Charges
The charges came after two undercover FBI agents posed as real estate developers and reportedly made payments to officials.
Capital city Democratic mayor, prosecutor indicted in undercover bribery sting
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens II and a city councilman were indicted this week on bribery charges.
Jackson mayor, two others indicted in alleged bribery scheme
The mayor of Jackson, Miss., a city council member and a district attorney have been indicted on charges of participating in a bribery scheme,federal prosecutors said.
Bribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council member
The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, the top prosecutor in the state’s largest county and a Jackson City Council member have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges
Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges
My legal team has informed me that federal prosecutors have, in fact, indicted me on bribery and related charges,” Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said in a video statement Wednesday, WJTV-TV and other news outlets reported.
Mayor of Mississippi capital says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges
The mayor of Mississippi's capital city said Wednesday that he has been indicted in an alleged bribery operation, and he said it is a “political prosecution” to hurt his 2025 campaign for reelection.
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District Attorney Jody Owens allegedly mixed bribe money with funds in DA’s office safe
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See allegations against Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens as he pleads not guilty
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How the FBI posing as Nashville 'investors' led to indictment against the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi
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District Attorney Jody Owens, Councilman Aaron Banks, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba plead not guilty in bribery scandal
A public servant tasked with upholding the law was indicted on 8 counts that allege he facilitated hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes.
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‘I don’t give a s**t where the money comes from’: Indictment details bribery scheme involving four local leaders
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