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.
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 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 says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges
The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city says he has been indicted in an alleged bribery operation, and he said it is a “political prosecution” to hurt his 2025 campaign for reelection
Mayor‘s bribery arrest is latest shock in Mississippi’s capital city
A federally appointed official is running the water system and state police are patrolling parts of the majority-Black city because of white legislators’ concerns about crime.
Bribery case adds to problems in Mississippi city with water woes and policing disputes
Bribery and conspiracy charges against the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, are the latest shock to the state's capital city.
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Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba indicted in federal corruption probe
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, who leads Mississippi’s largest and capital city, confirmed Wednesday he has been ...
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