A yacht, a hollow book and a 'war room': How the FBI ensnared a city’s leaders in a bribery investigation
I certainly did not suspect they were connected to the FBI.” Now, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, who invited her ...
Jackson bribery scheme timeline: See when developers first met with Hinds County DA
Earlier this year, former Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee and Hinds County businessman Sherik Marve’ Smith each pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy to commit bribery charge. They are each ...
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Jackson Bribery scandal: Explaining the federal charges against Lumumba, Banks and Owens
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks were revealed ...
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Councilman Stokes says Angelique Lee won't be last city official to be prosecuted this year
After now former Ward 2 Jackson City Councilwoman Angelique Lee pleaded guilty to accepting bribes, which were for her vote on a downtown development, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes told ...
The FBI raided the Hinds Co. DA office and business in May. Here's what they found
On May 22, 2024, the FBI raided the offices and business of Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, who is now facing ...
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Jackson Bribery Scandal: ‘Very serious allegations in the indictment,’ governor says
Gov. Tate Reeves spoke one-on-one with 16 WAPT’s Scott Simmons about the lingering impacts the Jackson bribery scandal could ...
Ward 6 Councilman Banks indicted on federal charges, pleads not guilty. See allegations
Banks is the latest to fall in a bribery scandal that has already taken down former Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee in ...
Jackson Bribery scandal: Mayor Lumumba, DA Owens, Councilman Banks plead not guilty
Lumumba, Banks and Owens indictments follow former Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee, who pleaded guilty to a federal bribery ...
Bribery case adds to problems in Mississippi city with water woes and policing disputes
Bribery and conspiracy charges against the mayor are the latest shock to Mississippi’s capital, where a federally appointed ...
Jackson mayor and other local Mississippi officials accused of bribery
The mayor of Mississippi’s capital said Thursday “he will continue to handle the business of the city,” after he pleaded not ...
After federal indictment, a look at Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks' life and career
Banks' indictment comes two months after former Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee pleaded guilty on federal bribery charges.
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Jackson bribery scandal: How did we get here?
AFTER THOSE RAIDS, THE CASE WAS QUITE QUIET FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS UNTIL THE MORNING OF AUGUST 14TH, WHEN THE WARD TWO ...