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LeVota Faces Bribery Charges | Kansas City News
Jackson County’s interim executive, Philip LeVota, is facing federal bribery charges after allegedly offering government jobs to sway the 2026 county executive race — including a six-figure role and another position for an associate — in exchange for a rival candidate dropping out. Accused of honest services fraud and federal program bribery, LeVota pleaded not guilty and publicly named Legislator DaRon McGee as the target, claiming McGee recorded their alleged conversations. If convicted on all five counts, he could face up to 55 years in prison. His legal team has requested a trial delay…
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