Aaron Banks

A former mayor of Mississippi's capital city and a former City Council president pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a bribery scheme involving a development project. The case includes multiple individuals who admitted to accepting bribes, with sentencing set for October 15.

The former mayor of Mississippi's capital city and the former City Council president pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a bribery scheme. A former district attorney also pleaded guilty and resigned, while two others had already pleaded guilty to bribery charges related to a development project. Sentencing for the three could include up to five years in prison.