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Jackson mayor and other local Mississippi officials accused of bribery

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Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba pleads not guilty to bribery charges.

District attorney Jody Owens , former City Council president among those indicted.

Indictment alleges bribery scheme involved helping developers get approval for proposed hotel project.

At least seven people have pleaded guilty in relation to scandal in Mississippi .

Indictment alleges Owens used profane language in dealings with developers.

“I don’t give a sh-- where the money comes from. It can come from blood diamonds in Africa , I don't give a f------ s--- , indictment alleges.

A trial has been set for Jan. 6four days after the qualifying period for the city's 2025 mayoral election opens.