DA Owens Pleads Guilty in Jackson Bribery Case | Jackson News

Hinds County’s top prosecutor, Jody Owens, has agreed to plead guilty to a key bribery conspiracy charge, marking a major turn in a high-profile Jackson corruption case that once faced eight counts. His decision comes amid pressure to move the trial out of Jackson due to media frenzy, and despite his claims of government entrapment and misconduct. As the DA’s office grapples with fallout, a temporary appointee now holds the role while the legal drama unfolds. With trial set for July and pleas due soon, Owens, former Mayor Lumumba, and Councilman Banks face mounting courtroom showdowns — a moment that shakes the county’s justice system and local leadership. 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/d6e225ba14021be1