Owens Pleads Guilty in Jackson Bribery Scandal | Jackson News

Former Hinds County DA Jody Owens just pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges — and resigned days before — sparking immediate calls to disbar him. The Mississippi Bar Association has formally requested the Supreme Court revoke his license, citing automatic suspension rules for felony convictions. A temporary DA has now been appointed to fill the void. The scandal keeps growing, with Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and former Councilman Aaron Banks also recently admitting guilt. 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/c4bfcbba99c6405f