Former Hinds County DA Jody Owens sentenced for bribery scheme
Associated Press ·
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.