Stories Related to Jackson Bribery Scandal: Mayor Lumumba Indicted, Calls It 'political Prosecution'

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Jackson bribery scandal: Mayor Lumumba indicted, calls it 'political prosecution'

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Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges
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 ...
11/6/2024 - 2:49 pm | View Link
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba indicted in federal corruption probe
Mayor Lumumba confirmed the news Wednesday evening during a video released to WLBT News. The news comes weeks after Sherik Marve Smith pleaded guilty in connection with the scandal. Smith’s role ...
11/6/2024 - 2:27 pm | View Link
Jackson bribery scandal: Mayor Lumumba indicted, calls it 'political prosecution'
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's indictment comes two weeks after he dodged questions about his involvement in Jackson's bribery scandal.
11/6/2024 - 1:07 pm | View Link
Bribery scandal: What happens to mayor's office in Jackson, MS? Could there be a special election?
If Lumumba chose to resign, Mississippi Code § 21-8-19 states he must appoint a member of the Jackson City Council to assume his duties as mayor. It's not clear whether an indicted-but-not-convicted ...
11/6/2024 - 11:37 am | View Link
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba indicted on bribery charges
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced Wednesday that his legal team notified him that federal prosecutors have indicted him on "bribery and related charges." ...
11/6/2024 - 9:46 am | View Link
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