Lumumba and Owens Face Legal Suspension | Jackson News

Two Mississippi legal heavyweights—former Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and ex-District Attorney Jody Owens—are facing possible suspension from the bar after pleading guilty to federal bribery charges tied to a 2022 FBI sting. The operation involved undercover agents posing as developers offering bribes to fast-track a downtown hotel project. With their careers now on the line and the Mississippi Supreme Court set to decide their fate, this case raises serious questions about accountability in public office. 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/cae72586a6804436