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LeVota Faces Bribery Charges in County Power Struggle | Topeka News
Jackson County’s interim exec Phil LeVota is facing five federal bribery charges, accused of offering a $100K taxpayer job to oust a political rival ahead of the 2026 race — he denies it and plans to stay. This latest scandal follows a trail of county leadership turmoil, including the recall of Frank White Jr. and Mike Sanders’ prison time for campaign fund misuse — with LeVota’s lawyer being Sanders’ former counsel. The case sparks déjà vu, as county executives often fly under the radar despite wielding massive budgets and power. Rising public scrutiny over property taxes and stadium deals…
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