Hinds County Judge Appoints Temporary DA After Jody Owens’ Resignation, Guilty Plea

Hinds County Judge Appoints Temporary DA After Jody Owens’ Resignation, Guilty Plea

Hinds County announced the temporary appointment of a new district attorney following the resignation of former District Attorney Jody Owens, who pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. The post Hinds County Judge Appoints Temporary DA After Jody Owens’ Resignation, Guilty Plea appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Brad McCullouch Appointed Attorney Pro Tempore for Hinds County District Attorney’s Office

Brad McCullouch Pursuant to a temporary appointment by Judge Winston Kidd, Brad McCullouch,  who had been serving as the First Assistant District Attorney, has been appointed to serve as  Attorney Pro Tempore for the Hinds County District Attorney’s Office. The appointment is  intended to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the office until the Governor makes an  appointment in accordance with Mississippi law.    As Attorney Pro Tempore, McCul…

Temporary DA announced in Hinds County as governor mulls appointment

Hinds County has an interim district attorney following the resignation of Jody Owens. Owens, who reached a plea agreement on Monday connected to the Jackson bribery scandal, officially stepped down from his elected post on Wednesday. Hinds County Judge Winston Kidd then appointed First Assistant District Attorney Brad McCullouch to Owens’ position as a temporary placeholder. As DA pro tempore, McCullouch is tasked with fulfilling the office’s d…