Mississippi DA Jody Owens Steps Down After Bribery Plea Deal

WHO:

Fox News - Jody Owens, Hinds County District Attorney

WHAT:

Fox News - Jody Owens resigned after pleading guilty to a conspiracy charge.

ABC News US - Owens pleaded guilty to bribery conspiracy.

WHERE:

Fox News - Hinds County, Mississippi

WHY:

Fox News - The plea deal is related to a federal bribery case stemming from an FBI sting operation.

(UPDATED June 30, 2026 19:48 UTC)

Jody Owens, the District Attorney for Hinds County, Mississippi, has resigned after pleading guilty to a conspiracy charge related to bribery. The plea deal comes as part of a federal bribery case that originated from an FBI sting operation. This significant development was reported by both Fox News and ABC News.