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Former mayor of Mississippi's capital city pleads guilty in bribery scheme
Summary by Terrell Hills News Editorial Desk Sophie Bates, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on the case are available from KSAT 12, including the indictment and allegations against the officials involved. The former mayor and City Council president pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges.
A bribery scheme in Mississippi's capital city has led to guilty pleas from several high-ranking officials. The former mayor and City Council president pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges. Their pleas came just before they were set to face trial.
The guilty pleas are part of a larger case that has already seen other officials plead guilty to bribery charges. A former district attorney and two others had previously pleaded guilty. The case involves allegations of bribe payments and improper dealings with individuals posing as real estate developers.
Further details on the case are available from KSAT 12, including the indictment and allegations against the officials involved.
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Category: government Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio Reading time: 1 min
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