Angelique Lee admitted to accepting “cash, deposits and other gifts” from federal agents posing as real estate developers who were attempting to influence her vote.
Jackson City Council VP resigns, admits to federal bribery chargeJackson City Council VP resigns, admits to federal bribery charge by Jerry Mitchell and Taylor Vance, Mississippi Today August 14, 2024 Jackson City Council’s vice president pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal bribery charge related to a proposed downtown development hours after resigning from her office. Angelique Lee pleaded guilty to everything detailed in a bill of information.
reported in July that Lee’s wages were being garnished to pay off nearly $21,000 in campaign debt. Lee will have to forfeit any and all property or proceeds obtained through the criminal actions, including $13,654 in currency, a pair of Valentino wedge sandals, a Christian Louboutin tote bag, earrings, and other items. In accepting her guilty plea, U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan III listed what she could no longer do, including holding office and serving on a jury.
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