Mayor of Mississippi's capital city trailing in runoff election amid federal bribery indictment

Mayor of Mississippi's capital city trailing in runoff election amid federal bribery indictment

The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, who’s under indictment on federal bribery and conspiracy charges, is trailing his opponent in Tuesday's Democratic primary runoff. According to unofficial results released by the City Clerk's Office, state Sen. John Horhn is leading…

Horhn Defeats Lumumba in Democratic Primary for Jackson Mayor

John Horhn, the longtime Mississippi senator, is the Democratic nominee to be the next mayor of Jackson. Horhn defeated the incumbent, Chokwe A. Lumumba in a landslide victory on Tuesday night following a low turnout primary runoff. The post John Horhn Wins Jackson Mayor Primary Runoff, Ousting Incumbent Chokwe A. Lumumba appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

John Horhn apologizes for disparaging ‘crumbs’ comment, claims opponent’s supporters took it out of context

John Horhn apologizes for disparaging ‘crumbs’ comment, claims opponent’s supporters took it out of context Leading Democratic candidate for Jackson mayor responds to social media posts deriding his comments during a candidate forum ByC.J. LeMaster Published|Updated JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – On the eve of a runoff election that could decide Jackson’s next mayor, leading candidate State Sen. John Horhn admitted to making a demeaning comment simil…

Mayor of Mississippi's capital city fights for third term despite federal bribery indictment

The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, who’s under indictment on federal bribery and conspiracy charges, is fighting to keep his job

Former Houston ISD Official, Contractor Convicted in Bribery Scheme

The pair provided cash, trips, and other gifts in exchange for lucrative contracts.

Federal Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Houston ISD Bribery Case

A former Houston ISD employee and a district vendor were found guilty after a weeks-long trial. The post Federal Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Houston ISD Bribery Case appeared first on Texas Scorecard.