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Lumumba Pleads Guilty in Real Estate Bribery | Wilmington News
Former Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a massive real estate bribery scheme involving over $100,000, with undercover FBI agents posing as developers. Lumumba, who served eight years as mayor, allegedly accepted $50,000 in campaign contributions tied to approving a downtown project. His district attorney, Jody Owens, also pleaded guilty, admitting to funneling $115,000 in cash and future favors to city officials. Both face up to five years in prison, with sentencing set for October 15th — a case that exposes how sting operations can unmask corruption in…
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