Former Columbus Councilman, Business Owner Indicted in Alleged Contract Scheme

Another Democrat Busted! Former Columbus, Mississippi Vice Mayor Indicted For Money Laundering, Bid Rigging – Attorney Crashes Into Car After Leaving Court! * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila

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Former Columbus councilman arrested on laundering, contract inducement charges

Former Columbus Ward 2 city councilman and vice mayor Joseph Mickens was arrested after a Lowndes County grand jury indicted him on charges of laundering a monetary instrument and offering inducements to influence the award of contracts, the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office said a co-defendant, Marcus…

Former Columbus councilman, business owner indicted in alleged contract scheme

LOWNDES COUNTY – Former Columbus Ward 2 City Councilman and Vice Mayor Joseph Mickens has been arrested following a Lowndes County grand jury indictment tied to an alleged scheme involving municipal contracts, according to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office. Mickens was indicted on charges of laundering a monetary instrument and offering inducements to influence the award of contracts. Joseph Mickens Joseph Mickens A co-defendant, Marcus Trent …

Former councilman Mickens indicted for money laundering, rigging bids

COLUMBUS – A Lowndes County grand jury has indicted former Ward 2 Councilman and Vice Mayor Joseph Mickens for felonies related to bid rigging and receiving funds for city projects while in office. The charges come on the heels of a months-long investigation by the state auditor’s office, which was tipped off by a whistleblower employed by the city, according to the indictment.  Mickens was served Thursday. The indictment charges Mickens and co-…