Jody E. Owens II

Jody Owens is the District Attorney of Hinds County, MS, which includes Jackson, the State Capital.

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Following the entry of an open plea,  Jacob Terrell was sentenced to 35 years to serve in the custody of MDOC for the murder of Treshundra Fortune in addition to 20 years to serve on the charge of aggravated assault.

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Following a two-day trial, the trial court sentenced Beasley to 30 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with 8 years suspended and 22 years to serve.

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On the day his murder trial was to begin, Thomas pled guilty to second-degree murder of Yatcey Estell and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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Cotrell Wilson has been sentenced to 35 years in the custody of the MDOC for the death of Jaquan Williams and possession of contraband in a correctional facility.

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Darren Clark has been sentenced to 40 years on the charge of armed robbery. “I hope today’s sentence sends a message to everyone that we will not tolerate individuals terrorizing our citizens nor, our local businesses,” District Attorney Owens said following the sentencing.

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Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens, II, announces the successful prosecution of Square Jefferson, Jr. in the violent assault on his father,
Square Jefferson, Sr. Jefferson is expected to be sentenced in the coming months.

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Maurice Lipsey has been successfully prosecuted for the shooting death of Leonard Wilson. Lipsey has been sentenced to 25 years for murder and 10 years for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; both sentences are to be served in the custody of the MS Dept. of Corrections.

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This is the end of a truly traumatic and horrific crime of physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Our office will continue to fight for and protect all children from those that commit these acts.

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Danny Dabbs has been sentenced to 40 years for murder and 10 years for felony child abuse in the death of his 17-year-old step-daughter and abuse of two other children.

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She was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the capital murder and 10 years for each count of felony child abuse.

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LaTiffany Chambers has been convicted of capital murder and felony child abuse, following a jury trial in the Circuit Court of Hinds County.

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Chambers was convicted of capital murder in the death of her 17-year-old daughter and two counts of felony child abuse for the abuse of her 14-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter.

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This year’s Candidate Introductions is open to all statewide candidates and the local Hinds County candidates  whose jurisdiction encompasses Jackson State University.

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You’re invited to attend and meet DA Owens at the JSU Votes’ Candidate Introductions, a first-time event for JSU Votes in an effort to improve voter education and raise awareness on 2023 state and local elections.

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This event is intended to educate JSU students and surrounding Jackson voters on the 2023 pool of potential public servants and the offices they are seeking. It will be held on Tuesday, March 21 on the campus of JSU from 6:30-8:30 pm in the College of Liberal Arts Auditorium 266.

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Everyone deserves to go about their daily lives without fear of being victimized. This sentence should serve as a warning to those individuals who choose to prey on our citizens: you will be brought to justice and you will pay for your crimes.

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Dameon Stewart has been sentenced for three counts of armed robbery and one count of armed carjacking, following his conviction last month. He will serve 20 years for each count.