Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds DA Jody Owens, and Councilman Aaron Banks Indicted on Federal Bribery and Conspiracy Charges

Nov 7, 2024, 03:46 PM

Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, has been indicted by a federal grand jury as part of a sweeping corruption investigation. The indictment includes charges of conspiracy and bribery, affecting not only Lumumba but also Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens and Jackson City Councilman Aaron Banks. Lumumba has publicly stated that he views the charges as politically motivated, claiming they are intended to undermine his campaign for reelection in 2025. This federal investigation has already led to the resignation of another city council member, highlighting the extent of the alleged corruption within the city's leadership.