DA Owens Pleads Guilty in Hotel Bribery Case | Jackson News

Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens stunned the public by pleading guilty to conspiracy in a federal bribery case, admitting he helped orchestrate bribes to Jackson officials for a hotel project — a shocking reversal after months of denying any wrongdoing. Now facing up to five years in prison and having resigned from office, Owens also reportedly negotiated a $100,000 payoff for himself and another person. His plea makes him the third defendant in this FBI sting operation, while former Mayor Lumumba and Councilman Banks still deny all charges and await trial. Owens may become a cooperating witness — though unconfirmed — potentially shifting the trial’s outcome. His resignation triggers an emergency appointment and a special election, with sentencing set for October 15th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aadbc4913c07d709