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Jackson mayor, two others indicted in alleged bribery scheme

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The mayor of Jackson, Miss., a city council member and a district attorney have been indicted on charges of participating in a bribery scheme,federal prosecutors said.

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city said Wednesday that he has been indicted in an alleged bribery operation, and he said it is a “political prosecution” to hurt his 2025 campaign for reelection.

  2. The Republic

    Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges (opens The Republic)

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    JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city said Wednesday that he has been indicted in an alleged bribery operation, and he said it is a “political prosecution” to hurt his 2025 campaign for reelection.

  3. Newsweek

    Mississippi mayor and other officials indicted bribery charges (opens Newsweek)

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    The charges came after two undercover FBI agents posed as real estate developers and reportedly made payments to officials.

  4. UPI

    Jackson mayor, two others indicted in alleged bribery scheme (opens UPI)

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    The mayor of Jackson, Miss., a city council member and a district attorney have been indicted on charges of participating in a bribery scheme,federal prosecutors said.

  5. Fox News

    Capital city Democratic mayor, prosecutor indicted in undercover bribery sting (opens Fox News)

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    Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens II and a city councilman were indicted this week on bribery charges.

  6. Just the News

    Mississippi mayor and other officials indicted on federal corruption charges (opens Just the News)

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    Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is facing five federal charges, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens is facing eight charges, and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks is facing two.

  7. The Marshall Project

    Despite bribery charges, Mississippi prosecutor, other officials can remain in office (opens The Marshall Project)

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

  8. WMUR

    Mississippi mayor, prosecutor, council member charged with bribery (opens WMUR)

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    The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, the top prosecutor in the state’s largest county and a Jackson City Council member have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges.

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