Owens to Surrender Law License | Jackson News

Former Hinds County DA Jody Owens is set to permanently surrender his law license after pleading guilty to federal bribery charges tied to a scheme involving undercover agents posing as developers seeking control of a downtown Jackson convention center hotel project. Owens, who had maintained his innocence for years, resigned from office the same day he changed his plea — followed by former Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and ex-Councilman Aaron Banks, who also pleaded guilty to conspiracy. All three are scheduled for sentencing on October 15th, and the Mississippi Supreme Court must formally accept Owens’ resignation for the license revocation to take effect. 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/fa0afaca5167c1f4