Hinds County’s district attorney, Jackson’s mayor and a city council member were indicted on federal charges connected to scheme.

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Despite Bribery Charges, Mississippi Prosecutor, Other Officials Can Remain in Office

The Justice Department unsealed an indictment against Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, and Jackson City Council member Aaron Banks, alleging they participated “in a bribery scheme to enrich themselves.” “Owens, Lumumba, and Banks are scheduled to make their initial court appearances today before U.S. Magistrate Judge LaKeysha Greer Isaac in Jackson,” a press release stated.…

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Soros-Funded District Attorney, Mayor & City Council Member Charged With Bribery

The Justice Department unsealed an indictment against Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the Mayor […]

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A Mississippi district attorney backed by Democratic megadonor George Soros and a Mississippi mayor endorsed by socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) have been indicted on federal bribery charges. The Justice Department alleges that Hinds County district attorney Jody Owens and Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, both Democrats, accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in […] The post Soros District Attorney, Bernie Sanders Mayor Indicted for…

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A federal indictment released Thursday revealed the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged the Jackson, Mississippi, mayor, two council members, and the district attorney with conspiracy, bribery, fraud, and money laundering. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri reported in a DOJ press release that the charges are tied to alleged acts involving a real estate development scheme. “Officials who abuse their positions…

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US officials in Mississippi charged with bribery, conspiracy

Three prominent Mississippi officials, including Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens,

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