Jackson mayor and other local Mississippi officials accused of bribery
The mayor of Mississippi’s capital said Thursday “he will continue to handle the business of the city,” after he pleaded not ...
Jackson Bribery scandal: Explaining the federal charges against Lumumba, Banks and Owens
Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks all pleaded not ...
Bribery scandal highlights how weaknesses in Mississippi law can be exploited
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Last week‘s flurry of federal charges against Jackson’s mayor, Hinds County’s top prosecutor and a ...
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Massive corruption, bumbling stupidity, to laugh or cry?
It’s easy to Google “Lumumba federal indictment PDF” and read the whole thing. I recommend you do it. You will be amazed. In ...
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Days after he’s indicted, mayor attends National League of Cities convention
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Days after Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba was indicted on federal bribery charges, he is attending the ...
The preacher and the topless bar: Former city councilman reflects on Jackson’s previous bribery scandal
In 1998, a longtime preacher and friend approached the then-city councilman seeking his support for a zoning request for a ...
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Give voters doable recall law
As it presently stands, those who have been indicted in the bribery scandal in Jackson can stay in office unless they are ...
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Despite bribery charges, Mississippi prosecutor, other officials can remain in office
Caleb Bedillion, Mississippi Today Sweeping corruption charges have rocked local government in Mississippi’s capital city, ...
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