Lumumba Pleads Guilty in Jackson Corruption Case | Jackson News

Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba is set to plead guilty to federal corruption charges, just days after the district attorney who led the probe admitted to conspiracy. The case, which has rocked Mississippi’s capital, centers on a scheme where undercover agents posed as developers seeking federal funds for a hotel, allegedly funneling money through officials to sway city decisions. Lumumba is accused of accepting $50K in campaign cash in exchange for helping fast-track the project — including pressuring a city employee to shorten the bidding window — while on a Florida yacht. This follows a string of guilty pleas, including from a city council member and the DA’s cousin, revealing a deepening web of corruption that’s eroded public trust in Jackson’s leadership. 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/9108538f24b91c2a