Jackson Leaders Indicted in Major Bribery Scandal
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Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Councilman Aaron Banks, and DA Jody Owens have pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to a bribery scandal involving a hotel development project. The charges include conspiracy, bribery, and money laundering, with potential sentences ranging from 15 to 90 years. The scandal follows guilty pleas from other officials and involves undercover FBI agents posing as developers. The trial is set for January 2025, and all accused officials plan to continue their duties while contesting the charges.
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