Jackson Officials Face Bribery Charges in Undercover Sting Operation
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Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens have been indicted on charges including conspiracy, bribery, and money laundering following an FBI sting operation. The operation involved undercover agents posing as developers offering campaign contributions in exchange for favorable treatment in a downtown development project. The investigation revealed a pattern of corruption among Jackson officials, with allegations of cash bribes and misuse of campaign funds. Both Lumumba and Owens have denied the charges and pleaded not guilty.
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