Former Hinds County DA Jody Owens sentenced for bribery scheme

Associated Press · Updated ; November 6 · 2026-11-06 00:41 UTC

The former district attorney of Mississippi’s largest county was sentenced Thursday to more than three years in prison over a bribery scheme that engulfed multiple local officials. Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was charged on accusations that he solicited $250,000 in bribes in exchange for awarding city contract bids to certain people. Owens said in court that he felt “shame” for betraying himself, his friends and family.

Former Mississippi district attorney sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for bribery scheme

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The former district attorney of Mississippi’s largest county was sentenced Thursday to more than three years in prison for taking bribes in a scheme that ensnared a number of city officials.

Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was charged on accusations that he solicited $250,000 in bribes in exchange for awarding city contract bids to certain people.

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