Owens Pleads Guilty in Jackson Corruption Probe | Jackson News

Hinds County’s top prosecutor Jody Owens just dropped his fight — pleading guilty to federal corruption charges just two weeks before trial, stepping down effective Wednesday. The FBI’s Jackson corruption probe caught him acting as a middleman for undercover developers, funneling payments to politicians for fast-tracking a never-built convention center hotel. Former Mayor Lumumba and Council Member Banks still face charges — Lumumba allegedly took campaign cash, Banks cash bribes — while two others, including Owens’ own cousin, have already admitted guilt. The governor will now call a special election to fill the DA vacancy, with an emergency appointee stepping in until then. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/fdaa68542bc60db4