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Former Dem Mayor Pleads Guilty to Role in $100K Real Estate Bribery Scheme
Former Democratic mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy for his role in a six-figure real estate bribery scheme. He will face charges related to taking bribes from developers in exchange for favorable treatment in the sale of city-owned land.
Former Democratic mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy for his role in a six-figure real estate bribery scheme on Monday. The plea marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into corruption in local government. Details of the scheme and exact amount involved are not specified in the provided text.
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