Hinds County DA Resigns Amid Bribery Scandal | Jackson News

Hinds County’s top prosecutor, Jody Owens, just stepped down after pleading guilty to bribery charges tied to Jackson’s corruption scandal — a move that sets off a chain reaction: Governor Tate Reeves has 10 days to appoint an interim DA, followed by a special election to fill the rest of the term. Owens, re-elected just last year, was preparing an entrapment defense before opting for a guilty plea, facing up to five years in prison and heavy fines. The governor’s pick remains unknown — and the fallout is just beginning. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/4d8115d802416b98