LeVota Faces Bribery Charges | Topeka News

Jackson County’s interim executive, Phil LeVota, faces serious federal charges including bribery and honest services fraud, allegedly tied to pressuring a candidate to drop out of the 2026 race in exchange for a six-figure county job. Indicted on five counts—including false statements—he’s pleaded not guilty and apologized for the “stain” on county government, though he denies any wrongdoing. His trial, now set for April 2027, will come after his current term ends, leaving his next moves uncertain as legal proceedings unfold. 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/bbefbaaa1dff58a4