Officials in Jackson, Mississippi, seek to delay their bribery trial due to complex evidence.
Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, District Attorney Jody Owens, and Councilman Aaron Banks of Jackson, Mississippi, have asked for a delay in their bribery trial, citing the complexity and volume of evidence. The officials were indicted for allegedly accepting bribes linked to a real estate development project as part of an FBI operation. They pleaded not guilty and have not yet received a ruling on their request for a delay.
November 21, 2024
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