Lumumba Pleads Guilty in Bribery Case | Jackson News

Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba just dropped his plea to guilty on federal conspiracy charges — a stunning turn just days before his trial was set to begin. Indicted alongside ex-District Attorney Jody Owens and ex-City Councilman Aaron Banks in October 2024, Lumumba was caught in an FBI sting that began in 2022, where undercover agents posed as developers offering bribes to fast-track a downtown hotel project. His attorneys had been handling the case while he publicly denied guilt, vowing to serve the city. Now, with Owens already pleading guilty and set for sentencing in October, and Banks expected to follow suit, the corruption probe appears nearing its end — and Lumumba’s guilty plea sets the stage for his own sentencing. 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/159ef3b962340fc0