Jackson Mayor and Officials Face Federal Bribery Charges

Jackson, Mississippi's Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, along with Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens and former City Council President Aaron Banks, has been indicted in a federal bribery scheme involving a proposed hotel project. The allegations include accepting bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as developers. Lumumba and Owens have pleaded not guilty, while Angelique Lee, a former council member, has already pleaded guilty to conspiracy. The case highlights ongoing corruption issues in Mississippi, with a trial set for January 2025.