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In Mississippi’s Capital City, Indicted District Attorney Flouts Campaign Disclosure Laws

While he fights federal bribery charges, Jody Owens faces sanctions for not disclosing campaign funds and spending. Weak laws confuse enforcement.

Jackson • 05.12.2025

Jackson, Mississippi, Officials Aren’t the First to Stay in Office Amid Corruption Charges

Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba vow to fight federal corruption charges and not step down.

Jackson • 11.15.2024

The 5 Most Powerful People in Mississippi’s Hinds County Justice System

Four judges and the top prosecutor decide the fate of thousands in Hinds County courts each year. Here are their backstories.

Jackson • 01.19.2024

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