Jackson Officials Indicted in Widespread Bribery Scandal
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Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, and Councilman Aaron Banks are facing multiple federal charges related to a bribery scheme involving a convention center hotel project in Jackson, Mississippi. Owens faces eight counts, including conspiracy and bribery, while Lumumba faces five, and Banks two. The scheme involved soliciting bribes from developers posing as real estate professionals, with Owens allegedly facilitating over $80,000 in payments. Former Councilwoman Angelique Lee and businessman Sherik Marve’ Smith have already pleaded guilty in connection with the scheme.
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