Hinds County DA Shake-Up | Jackson News

Hinds County, Mississippi, just got a new interim District Attorney — Brad McCullouch — stepping in after Jody Owens’ shocking resignation and guilty plea in a federal bribery scheme involving undercover FBI agents. With a special election looming on November 3rd, McCullouch’s top priority is keeping justice moving while the county searches for a permanent leader. The fallout is massive: Owens’ license is under threat from the State Bar, and other local figures including former Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba have also pleaded guilty. Candidates must file by August 20th — this election is shaping up to be one of the most high-stakes in the county’s recent history. 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/b7492f163b299b79