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Hinds County DA Pleads Guilty and Resigns in Jackson Bribery Case

The guilty plea reduces prosecutors’ ability to use him as a cooperating witness and complicates strategy for related trials.

Former DeRidder Mayor Sentenced to 90 Days After Conviction for Sex With 16‑Year‑Old

Arcadia Mayor Resigns, Will Plead Guilty to Acting as Illegal Agent for China

Ex–San Leandro Councilmember Pleads Guilty in East Bay Bribery Case, Agrees to Cooperate

Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson Convicted, Office Declared Vacant Under State Law

South Lake Tahoe Mayor’s Church Theft Allegedly Tops $300,000, Lawyer Says

Jeff Tobolski Sentenced to Four Years for McCook Extortion and Bribery