Former Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleads guilty to conspiracy in bribery scheme.
Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former City Council President Aaron Banks pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy on July 6, 2026, one week before their scheduled trial. The pleas followed Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens' guilty plea the prior week. All three face up to five years in prison, with sentencing set for October 15.
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The Washington Times details the multiple Democratic officials involved and notes a civil rights group's concerns about FBI targeting of Black elected officials. The NY Post leads with disgraced former mayor and provides only the basic conviction details.
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“Former mayor of Mississippi's capital city pleads guilty in bribery scheme”
“Disgraced former mayor pleads guilty in real state bribery scheme”
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