Mississippi Gulf Coast substitute teacher sentenced to prison for sex crimes

SUMMARY: Jackson officials have scheduled a special election for Oct. 1 to fill the vacancy left by City Councilwoman Angelique Lee, who resigned after pleading guilty to federal conspiracy to commit bribery. She accepted $13,654 in cash bribes, along with other luxury items, in exchange for supporting local development. Lee’s sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 13, where she faces up to five years in prison. Speculation surrounds possible other individuals involved in the ongoing FBI corruption investigation, including Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens and Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, with additional charges expected within the next 90 days.

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